There is a remarkable snail with breathtakingly beautiful shells that can only be found in Cuba. It is not native to any ...

Snails may not always be the first creatures that come to mind when thinking of natural beauty, but these shelled gastropods ...

Scientists from the University of Utah and the Smithsonian have spent years studying this venom, with one of the most notable ...

According to the FWC, Florida is home to several species​, including the native Florida apple snail, and four exotic species ...

Snail shells coil in response to a lopsided protein gradient across their shell mantles, finds new research. In contrast the shell mantle of limpets, whose shells do not coil, have a symmetrical ...

Mollusks add daily to the margins of their shells, producing intricate patterns prized by beachcombers. ... Feb. 9, 2024 — Snail shells are often colorful and strikingly patterned.

A snail’s slimy organs and parts follow suit, developing with a twist that echoes the asymmetrical shell — a fact that inspired a team of researchers to identify that trait’s source.

However, we do know that there are over 700 species of cone snails still in existence, and shell patterns can vary in fine detail within a species -- although each has a set of broader parameters ...

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 ...