New species of ancient mollusk found in South Korean waters

Scientists have discovered a new species of chiton, an ancient marine mollusk that has remained virtually unchanged for the ...
The Cornell Daily Sun

The Secret World of Shells: Museum of the Earth Opens Mollusk Exhibit

A new exhibit has hatched at the Paleontological Research Institution’s Museum of the Earth. “Marvelous Mollusks: The Secret World of Shells” opened on June 6, made possible due to support from the ...

Evolution of new physical traits in mollusks has declined and grown more predictable over time

Paleobiologist Geerat Vermeij is enthralled with mollusks. Their shells line the surfaces and fill the cabinets and drawers ...
The Spokesman-Review

Ask Dr. Universe: If mollusks have such heavy shells to drag around with them, how have they spread all over the ocean?

Mollusks, from land snails and slugs to oysters and mussels in the sea, have a few things in common. They have a head. They have a soft middle part that holds their organs. Then, some have a muscle ...
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Scientists use mollusk shell secrets to create super-strength concrete

Cement is the most commonly used construction material in the world, used to create everything from skyscrapers to sidewalks. To meet the demands of global industries, over 4 billion tons of cement ...