Mollusks are one of the most diverse groups of animals on Earth - and also one of the hardest to generalize. Some are slow, ...

Along parts of the Western Australian coast, large shells sometimes lie half buried in tidal mud. They belong to Syrinx ...

Ever wondered what the largest snail in the world is? We take a look at the incredible record-breaking answer.

The elusive deep-sea creature typically lives over 1,000 meters below sea level, but was seen around 250 meters below sea level Scientists filmed a rare giant phantom jellyfish off Argentina during a ...

(WJW) – Researchers captured stunning video of a rare deep-sea jellyfish during a recent expedition off the coast of Argentina. The giant phantom jellyfish, or Stygiomedusa gigantea, was spotted about ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The marine biologists of the Schmidt Ocean Institute are a busy ...

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. In hydrothermal vent fields, a small snail evolved an iron-reinforced shell. Here’s how it ...

A comprehensive new review paper reveals the staggering loss of biodiversity among island land snails globally. Lead author Robert Cowie of the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa's School of Ocean and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The black abalone mollusk (Haliotis cracherodii) is a delicacy in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Blue blood may look alien, but it’s one of evolution’s most ...