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Home / Wildlife / The Nautilus is a cephalopod with a hard shell, over 90 tentacles, and poor eyesight

The Nautilus is a cephalopod with a hard shell, over 90 tentacles, and poor eyesight

Updated on May 14, 2024March 14, 2023
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Nautilus shells are popular seashells that can be found washed up on beaches 🌊 

They can grow up to 6-8 inches long. 

However, nautilus shells sold in stores are encouraging deep-sea harvesting/fishing of the nautilus resulting in declining populations. ☹️

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