Scientists have identified a group of genes that control the formation of shapes and color patterns on the shell of the tropical marine mollusk referred to as "abalone." A study published in the open ...

Note to readers: Multiple generations of a family of shell collectors gathered earlier this summer in Southwest Florida, combing the beaches on Captiva and Sanibel looking to add to their collections.

Liliana Estep moved from Hawaii to Palm Beach Gardens two years ago and transitioned her jewelry business. Estep collects shells and incorporates them into her jewelry designs. Estep's jewelry ...

From kids walking on the beach to major museums, the amazing diversity of conch shells have captivated the eyes of collectors. And with more than 50,000 estimated living species bearing a shell, ...

In this video, we showcase the stunning patterns found inside various seashells through cross-section cuts. The intricate designs reveal the beauty of nature. We also explore the question: What other ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Shell selection and utilization in two sympatric species of hermit crabs from the Natal coast, namely Clibanarius virescens (Krauss, 1843) and ...

SYDNEY, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Inspired by the natural, twisting patterns of a lobster shell, Australian researchers say they have found a way, using 3D printing technology, to improve the strength of ...

Scientists have begun to peel back the complex gene networks that control the secretions from the outer layer of cells on the mantle. In the largest study ever performed, the authors generated a ...