Determining the evolution of pigmentation patterns on mollusk seashells -- which could aid in the understanding of ancient nervous systems -- has proved to be a challenging feat for researchers. Now, ...
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One of the ocean’s deadliest snails gave us a nonaddictive painkiller and scientists say they have barely scratched the surface
This reputation has earned cone snails a place among the world’s most venomous animals. As a result, shell collectors are ...
University of California, Berkeley, graduate student Alistair Boettiger has amassed a beautiful collection of seashells, but not by combing the beach. He created them in his computer. He and George ...
We love art installations that use technology in ways probably never before considered, and Moscow media artist [Dimitry Morozov] has done just that with ‘conus’, which reads the surface of mollusk ...
This is a strand of small shell disks held on a fibrous thread. The shell disks are polished Conus shells. On many islands in the Pacific, shell currency is a widespread practice. Melanesian and ...
MANILA, Philippines — National Scientist Lourdes Cruz calls research not shared with fellow scientists, students and society as “useless.” That’s a strong observation coming from a talented scientist ...
Modern cone snail shells are washed in color and full of intricate patterns. These aren't just pleasing to the eye; they also help scientists tell different species apart. But after millions of years ...
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. A speckled shell; second state with ...
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"Its lethal toxins rapidly interfere with nerve function, locking muscles & shutting down vital processes." Despite its beauty it's one deadly shell
Is this the world’s deadliest beach souvenir?
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