THE SHAPING OF A SHELL.

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  • Author(s): JABR, FERRIS
  • Source:
    National Geographic. Aug2024, Vol. 246 Issue 2, p88-99. 12p. 15 Color Photographs.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      PREDATORY animals; SEASHELLS; HUNTING techniques; CYLINDRICAL shells
    • Abstract:
      The article explores the intricate formation of seashells through a combination of mathematics, physics, and evolutionary biology. It discusses how mollusks use calcium carbonate and protein to construct shells, with their shapes influenced by simple mathematical principles and complex physical interactions, including the development of ornate features like spines and knobs through evolutionary processes.