Tsukuba, Japan—Mollusks exhibit diverse shell morphologies, such as those seen in bivalves (e.g., clams) and gastropods (e.g., snails). Understanding the mechanisms underlying shell formation requires ...

There's nothing like warm, sunny day on the beach and spotting a perfect seashell to nab for a little souvenir. And there's is no better place to see your desired shell than at the "Seashell Capital ...

This time of year, bushels of rhubarb, potatoes, and lettuce can be harvested in abundance at the People’s Pantry, a community garden that doubles as a fresh food pantry in Blackpool, England. There, ...

It's hard to go to any beach without looking for a treasure or two in the sand. Florida's coastline is full of shells both rare and common. While seashell hunters can travel far and wide to scour good ...

Storms in general usually bring in an excess of shells – so Sanibel, the "seashell capital of the world," could possibly see more shells due to Ian's impacts. But the presence of excess shells could ...

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have examined the developmental fate (the future tissue type) of shell-forming cells in mollusks using blastomere isolation and culture techniques alongside ...