Sea shells

There are small pin holes showing up in quite a few of our sea shell
collection. Is anyone aware of an insect that feeds off sea shells?
Or what could be causing this? Thanks for any info you can provide,

Jerry Fahey
Exhibits Designer
The University Museum
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Edwardsville IL 62026 USA


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