List of the Official State Shells of the United States

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Some states in the United States declare officially mussel - or worm housing as Official state shells . These are considered federal landmarks in the respective states of the United States . North Carolina was the first state to introduce a seashell landmark (1965), followed by Florida (1969).

Alabama

Scaphella junonia johnstoneae

The clam Scaphella junonia ( Latin Scaphella junonia johnstoneae ) was introduced in 1990 with Act Number 90-567 as the state symbol of Alabama . The corresponding act was recorded in the Code of Alabama in Section 1-2-27 State shell :

"The Scaphella junonia johnstoneae is hereby designated as the official shell of the State of Alabama."

- Code of Alabama Section 1-2-27

It is mainly found in the Gulf of Mexico .

Connecticut

Crassostrea virginica

Just like Mississippi and Virginia, the state symbol of the state in Connecticut has been the American oyster ( Crassostrea virginica in Latin ) since 1989 . The reason for this is the high consumption of oysters in the early 18th century . Until the late 19th century that grew industry rapidly.

"The Eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica, shall be the state shellfish."

- Connecticut General Statutes Section 3-109c

Delaware

Busycotype canaliculatus

The crowned fig ( Latin Busycotypus canaliculatus ) is the state mussel of Delaware . It was introduced as such on May 6, 2014. The passed law states that shell contributes to the beauty of the sea beaches as well as to the economy .

"The shell of the channeled whelk (Busycotypus canaliculatus) shall be the official shell of the State."

- Delaware Code

Florida

Triplofusus giganteus

Florida's state mussel is the Triplofus giganteus . It was introduced as a symbol in 1969. The mussel is found mainly in Florida's coastal regions.

"The horse conch, which is also known as Pleuroploca gigantea, and sometimes as the giant band shell, a shell native to the marine waters surrounding the State of Florida, is hereby designated as the Florida state shell."

- Florida Statutes 15.033

Georgia

Busycon carica

On April 16, 1987, the state of Georgia designated the Busycon Carica as its landmark. In the law, the act was based on the fact that the mussel is found all over the Georgia coast and that visitors get another incentive to visit the coast. Unlike in other states, the seashell was not included in the constitution as a landmark.

Massachusetts

Neptunea lyrata decemcostata

The clam Neptunea lyrata decemcostata became a Massachusetts landmark on June 26, 1987 . The Boston Malacological Club played a major role in this decision .

"The New England neptune (neptunea lyrata decemcostata) shall be the shell of the commonwealth."

- General Laws of Massachusetts

Mississippi

Crassostrea virginica

Like Connecticut and Virginia, Mississippi also has the American oyster ( Latin Crassostrea virginica ) as a landmark. It was introduced as such on April 12, 1974. It can be found in the Gulf of Mexico bordering Mississippi .

"The oyster shell is hereby designated the state shell of Mississippi."

- MS Code § 3-3-23 (2015)

New Jersey

Busycon carica

The Busycon carica mussel was also designated as a landmark in the state of New Jersey . This was done by signing the act by then Governor Christine Todd Whitman on April 13, 1995. The shell can be found on every beach in New Jersey.

"The shell of the knobbed whelk (busycon carica (gmelin)) is designated the New Jersey State Shell."

- NJ Rev Stat § 52: 9A-7 (2015)

new York

Argopecten irradians

The New York Parliament declared the Argopecten irradians mussel a landmark in 1988.

"The bay scallops (argopecten irradians) shall be the official shell of the state of New York."

- NY State L § 85 (2015)

North Carolina

Semicassis granulata

On May 25, 1965 the Semicassis granulata ( English Scotch Bonnet ) was declared the official state mussel . This made North Carolina the first state. The mussel was proposed by Moncie Daniels and should pay tribute to the Scots who found their new home in North Carolina. The mussel is a very rare one.

"The Scotch bonnet is hereby adopted as the official State shell of the State of North Carolina."

- NC Gen Stat § 145-4 (2015)

Oregon

Fusitriton oregonensis

The Fusitriton oregonensis was established as the landmark of the state of Oregon on October 1, 1989 .

Rhode Island

Mercenaria mercenaria

The northern clam is the official landmark of the US state of Rhode Island . This was established on June 30, 1987. The Rhode Island Constitution states:

"The shellfish, commonly known as the 'quahaug' (mercenaria mercenaria), is hereby designated as the state shell for the state."

- RI Gen L § 42-4-12 (2015)

South carolina

Oliva sayana

South Carolina has had the Oliva sayana as a state mussel since 1984 . The legislature justified this decision by saying that South Carolina has the most famous coastal areas for recreation and tourism and that these areas are also becoming popular with the residents. It was also said that the mussel is widespread on the coast and that finding the mussel is great for residents, tourists and mussel collectors. Ultimately, the mussel was finally named by a South Caroliner ( Edmund Ravenel of Charleston ).

"The Lettered Olive, Oliva sayana, is the official shell of the State."

- SC Code § 1-1-695 (2015)

Texas

Busycon perversum pulleyi

The lightning snail ( Latin Busycon perversum pulleyi ) is a Texas landmark. On April 14, 1987, the related law was passed, introduced by John Willy . It says that they want to pay tribute to the beautiful beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.

Virginia

Crassostrea virginica

Even Virginia , as Connecticut and Mississippi, has as a state shell, the Eastern oyster. When Governor Mills E. Godwin Jr. signed the bill, many children brought American oysters to the governor. The idea of ​​using this shell as a landmark came from a group of students. In the area around Menchville there is also a high number of oysters.

See also

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Information on the official state shells of the individual states of the USA.
  2. ↑ 2009 Alabama Code :: Title 1 :: Chapter 2 - State Symbols And Honors. :: Section 1-2-27 State shell. In: Justia Law . (English, justia.com ).
  3. ^ Alabama State Shell: Johnstone's Junonia. In: ereferencedesk.com. Retrieved November 10, 2016 .
  4. ↑ 2014 Connecticut General Statutes :: Title 3 - State Elective Officers :: Chapter 33 - Secretary :: Section 3-109c - State shellfish. In: Justia Law . (English, justia.com ).
  5. ^ Delaware State Shell: Shell of the Channeled Whelk. In: ereferencedesk.com. Retrieved November 10, 2016 .
  6. ^ Delaware Legislature: Bill Detail - Delaware General Assembly. In: delaware.gov. legis.delaware.gov, accessed November 10, 2016 .
  7. ↑ HOUSE BILL NO. 199. In: delaware.gov. delcode.delaware.gov, accessed November 10, 2016 .
  8. ↑ 2015 Delaware Code :: Title 29 - State Government :: CHAPTER 3. STATE SEAL, SONG AND SYMBOLS :: § 324 State shell. In: Justia Law . (English, justia.com ).
  9. ^ State Shell. In: myflorida.com. Florida Department of State, accessed November 10, 2016 .
  10. ↑ Florida Statutes. Florida Legislature, accessed November 10, 2016 .
  11. ^ Georgia State Sea Shell. In: ereferencedesk.com. Retrieved November 10, 2016 .
  12. ↑ Georgia State Seashell (Knobbed Whelk). In: usg.edu. Retrieved November 10, 2016 .
  13. ↑ CIS: State Symbols. In: ma.us. Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, accessed November 10, 2016 .
  14. ^ Massachusetts State Shell: New England Neptune. In: ereferencedesk.com. Retrieved November 10, 2016 .
  15. ↑ Section 29. In: malegislature.gov. Retrieved November 10, 2016 .
  16. ↑ Mississippi State Shell: Oyster Shell (Crassostrea virginica). In: ereferencedesk.com. Retrieved November 10, 2016 .
  17. ↑ State Symbols. (No longer available online.) In: ms.gov. Archived from the original on August 22, 2013 ; accessed on November 10, 2016 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.ms.gov
  18. ↑ 2015 Mississippi Code :: Title 3 - STATE SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND HOLIDAYS :: Chapter 3 - STATE BOUNDARIES, HOLIDAYS, AND STATE EMBLEMS :: § 3-3-23 - State shell . In: Justia Law . (English, justia.com ).
  19. ^ New Jersey State Shell. In: nj.gov. Retrieved November 10, 2016 .
  20. ↑ 2015 New Jersey Revised Statutes :: Title 52 - STATE GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICERS :: Section 52: 9A-7 - Designation of State shell . In: Justia Law . (English, justia.com ).
  21. ↑ 2015 New York Laws :: STL - State :: Article 6 - (State) ARMS AND GREAT SEAL OF STATE :: 85 - State shell. In: Justia Law . (English, justia.com ).
  22. ^ Shell, Scotch Bonne. In: ncpedia.org. Retrieved November 10, 2016 .
  23. ^ HOUSE BILL 602. In: ncleg.net. Retrieved November 10, 2016 .
  24. ^ The Scotch Bonnet. In: ncshellclub.com. Retrieved November 10, 2016 .
  25. ↑ 2015 North Carolina General Statutes :: Chapter 145 - State Symbols and Other Official Adoptions. :: § 145-4 - State shell. In: Justia Law . (English, justia.com ).
  26. ↑ 2015 Rhode Island General Laws :: Title 42 - State Affairs and Government :: Chapter 42-4 - State Emblems :: Section 42-4-12 - State shell. In: Justia Law . (English, justia.com ).
  27. ^ South Carolina State Shell: Lettered Olive (Oliva Sayana). In: ereferencedesk.com. Retrieved November 10, 2016 .
  28. ↑ 2015 South Carolina Code of Laws :: Title 1 - Administration of the Government :: CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS :: Section 1-1-695. Official State shell. In: Justia Law . (English, justia.com ).
  29. ↑ Texas State Shell: Lightning Whelk. In: ereferencedesk.com. Retrieved November 10, 2016 .
  30. ↑ Virginia State Shell: Oyster Shell (Crassostrea virginica). In: ereferencedesk.com. Retrieved November 10, 2016 .

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