Snail (IMAGE)

U.S. National Science Foundation

Snail

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A recently discovered gastropod from the Kairei Indian hydrothermal vent, called Crysomallon squamiferum, has an unusual shell structure superbly suited for protecting it against penetration attack.

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Zina Deretsky, National Science Foundation

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