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Francis Horne, a biologist who studies shell formation at Texas State University, offers this answer. The exoskeletons of snails and clams, or their shells in common parlance, differ from the ...

Chalk and seashells are made of the same stuff. So why is one crumbly and the other tough? If you know that seashells are made of basically the same stuff as chalk, you might have wondered why chalk ...

Finding seashells on a family beach vacation is like discovering pirate treasure. Toddlers, grands and everyone in-between can participate in a stroll along the shoreline. Bring your bucket and hunt ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

I had to smile when this question was posed because seashells have long been a passion of mine, and I still receive great pleasure from the cabinet where I display the shells I gathered over the years ...

Mollusks are fabulous architects. They build houses that protect their soft bodies from predators and the elements—shells of uncommon strength, durability and beauty. Many of these shells have ...