Washed Shell Mound

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-029908",
  "term": "Washed Shell Mound",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Generally linear accumulations of dead shell that form high in the intertidal zone along tidal creeks and on the landward side of barrier islands. The shells are loose, and they are usually bleached by the sun - giving them a bright appearance.",
  "references": [
    "Federal Geographic Data Committee Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard, June 2012 FGDC-STD-018-2012"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/washed-shell-mound/"
}