Cake sand dollars are one of the first animals we see when we head out for an intertidal walk. Unfortunately, due to their dull and slow nature - it is often overlooked by beach goers BUT! they ARE actually pretty fascinating critters to observe up close! | The Untamed Paths

Save & Read below! ✨️⬇️ . This was a super exciting sight to witness! A live sand dollar moving across the sand! 🐚 . I could not believe my eyes! If you weren't aware, sand dollars are living creatures! They use their cilia (the little hairs you see) to move, feed and filter water. 💙 . Isn't nature amazing? 😍 Let me know your thoughts and give this a share! . . . Live Sand Dollar seen in the Ten Thousand islands on tour with @reel_kind Never take live shells or creatures🙏🏼 . #floridaseashel

Sea stars, sand dollar, and some of the common shells you can find here in Southwest Florida! Found in Pinellas County, Florida. #shelling #seashells #swfl #beachfinds #letsgoshelling #shells #floridaliving | Let's Go Shelling