Photogrammetry Workshop - 'Common Whelk Shell'

3D Model

Scientific Illustration and Visulisation

Please find enclosed a 3D model of a Common Whelk Shell, found on one of my favourite beaches on Islay. Kintra. Created during a Photogrammetry Workshop at University.

Regular Name: ~ Common Whelk | Scientific/ Latin Name: ~ Buccinum Undatum | Phylum: ~ Mollusca (Sea Snail and Sea Slugs) | Habitat: ~ Marine

The Common Whelk is the largest sea snail found in Britains seas. It is commonly found off of all British coasts from Britain to Ireland…

On this unoccupied shell I have included a few key identifying features so that if you ever happen to be on a stroll along the beach collecting shells you can keep an eye out for one.

I will also provide a few interesting links for those who would like to find out more about these fascinating creatures…

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/marine/sea-snails-and-sea-slugs/whelk

https://www.marlin.ac.uk/species/detail/1560

Feeling incredibly grateful to have been taught how to use this software.