Their long narrow shells are a common sight on our shores, especially after storms, but the animals themselves live buried in the sand.

It's easy to see where this stunning bivalve got its name from - the bright orange tentacles emerging from the shell really do look like flames!

The pretty small tortoiseshell is a familiar garden visitor that can be seen feeding on flowers all year-round during warm spells. Overwintering adults may find resting spots in sheds, garages or…

This bumpy shell lives up to its name and lives partly buried in the seabed along the west coast of Great Britain.