In hydrothermal vent fields, a small snail evolved an iron-reinforced shell. Here’s how it challenges assumptions about ...

Land snail extinctions are accelerating across islands, exposing a devastating collapse of some of the world’s most fragile ...

The snail’s shell diameter averages about 22 to 30 millimeters (.87 to 1.18 inches). Each snail’s shell has a unique combination of stripes and colors, so no two are exactly alike. These snails eat ...

A comprehensive new review paper reveals the staggering loss of biodiversity among island land snails globally. Lead author ...

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