Big-eyed conch snails use vision to jump away from predators
Snails with the largest eyes are keeping a lookout for predators, new research suggests. While the basic eyes of most snails ...
BBC3 年
Ancient hunter-gatherer seashell resonates after 17,000 years
It's a conch shell that was found in a hunter-gatherer cave in southern France. The artefact is the oldest known wind instrument of its type. To date, only bone flutes can claim a deeper heritage.
来自MSN4 个月
Ganesha and Vishnu's Conch Shell
One of the lesser heard stories of Lord Ganesha is that of Him and Lord Vishnu’s prized conch shell. Lord Ganesha has a playful, mischievous side to him that doesn’t spare anybody – not even ...
Center for Biological Diversity3 年
Protection Sought for Mexico’s Iconic Queen Conch
LA PAZ, Mexico— The Center for Biological Diversity filed a petition today seeking protection for the queen conch under Mexico’s Standard NOM-059, a federal law that protects at-risk species from ...
Center for Biological Diversity3 年
Protection Sought for Mexico’s Iconic Queen Conch
LA PAZ, Mexico— The Center for Biological Diversity filed a petition today seeking protection for the queen conch under Mexico’s Standard NOM-059, a federal law that protects at-risk species from ...