Shells Unlocked: The Science of Seashells

Join us for a deep dive into seashells—their mollusk-made construction, layered calcium carbonate structure, and how proteins guide biomineralization to create strong, lightweight shells. We’ll explore calcite and aragonite, the nacre inner layer, growth rings, and how genetics and environment shape shell shapes, colors, and patterns—from spirals to spines and even exuviae.

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