Nassarius vibex (Say, 1822) - Bruised nassa, Common eastern nassa

The Nassarius vibex is usually a whitish brown color, although some found may be black. The aperture is usually ear-shaped, and  the sculpture consists of 11-13 strong, beaded axial ribs and numerous fine spiral threads. There are about 7 whorls on the shell and the suture between them is ridged and beaded, it is also noted that there is a well-developed parietal shield. When looking for shells on Braamspunt, it's not uncommon to find hermit crabs inside these shells.