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 ...
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An ancient conch shell played three notes for the first time in 17,000 years
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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.
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Protection Sought for Mexico’s Iconic Queen Conch
The large, marine snail is heavily in demand for its meat and iconic shell, which is used for décor and jewelry; overfishing and poaching have caused its decline in the Mexican Caribbean. “Under ...
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Protection Sought for Mexico’s Iconic Queen Conch
The large, marine snail is heavily in demand for its meat and iconic shell, which is used for décor and jewelry; overfishing and poaching have caused its decline in the Mexican Caribbean. “Under ...