Physical measurements of 4,177 sea snails — used to estimate age without cutting the shell. · Interactive docs →
Each ring ≈ 1 year; actual age = rings + 1.5
| Field | Mean | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 0.524 | 0.075 – 0.815 |
| Diameter | 0.408 | 0.055 – 0.65 |
| Height | 0.14 | 0.0 – 1.13 |
| WholeWeight | 0.829 | 0.002 – 2.826 |
| ShuckedWeight | 0.359 | 0.001 – 1.488 |