Mollusks add daily to the margins of their shells, producing intricate patterns prized by beachcombers. Though this seems complex, the process can actually be explained by a simple network of nerve ...

Figure 1: Global patterns of ophiuroid species richness. Figure 2: Estimated mean ophiuroid species richness plot as a function of depth and latitude. In conclusion, our findings reveal a unique ...

Sea shells are abundant on the New Jersey shores. There are the black ridged scallop shells that look like accordion fans, the pretty and delicate spiral shells that come in various patterns and ...