A rare species of sea snail, Janthina janthina, was found at a SoCal beach. These creatures are known for their vibrant ...

There is a remarkable snail with breathtakingly beautiful shells that can only be found in Cuba. It is not native to any ...

The American mud snail has a small, chalky white shell that is often discolored to a dark brown color due to its habitat, in muddy, intertidal areas and inlets. Size: 18-25 mm; very common. Don't Edit ...

Pink sand beaches, located in countries like Greece, Indonesia, Bermuda, and the Bahamas, receive their distinct color from the red and pink shells of foraminifera. These unique shorelines are ...

You are invited to learn more about shells in this fabulous new book, Fascinating Shells: An Introduction to 121 of the World’s Most Wonderful Mollusks, by Andreia Salvador (University of ...

The rare color scheme is the result of two eggs fusing together to create a one-in-50 million lobster.(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) By PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press September 7, 2024 ...

Cuban-painted snails come in a variety of beautifully colored shells. ©Mark Brandon/Shutterstock.com. The snail’s shell diameter averages about 22 to 30 millimeters (.87 to 1.18 inches).