Another study focused on the taphonomic processes affecting gastropod shells along the Brazilian coast, highlighting how environmental dynamics such as wind and waves influence the preservation ...

a mother-to-be holds on to the rocky substrate as water flows over her shell. The animal is about one inch long and protected by a whorled casing that covers her soft body. She is a gastropod ...

n. stretching out from gastropod shell. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of ...

When buying live molluscs, look for those with shells that are smooth and shiny. The shells of clams, cockles, mussels and oysters should be tightly shut or should shut immediately if you tap them ...

To avoid dehydration, gastropods secrete a layer of mucus, or slime, which covers their bodies. While snails have shells to help protect their skin from drying out, slugs must find other ways to ...