malacology

Abyss Adaptations Coral Reef Ecology Evolution Fishing Intertidal Mollusk Paleobiology Parasites Shelf Weird

Malacology Monthly: Going Deep

Sub-Neritic Gentrification For November we will be doing some deep thinking about deep-sea mollusks in an attempt to understand the complex history and adaptations of…

Adaptations Biology Coral Reef Ecology Evolution Mollusk Weird

Five Mind-Blowing Bivalve GIFs That Will Blow Your Mind – Your Blown Mind Won’t Believe #6!

Douglas Long December 7, 2015 bear bivalve Cephalopod Clam cockle cute fruits de mer GIF malacology marine biology mollusk Octopus scallop seafood seashell

Since the dawn of human civilization, much has been written about the sheer adrenaline-pumping excitement of clams, scallops, cockles, but today’s digital age has cranked-up that…

Adaptations Biology Coral Reef Ecology Evolution Intertidal Mollusk Uncategorized Weird

Malacology Monthly: It Eats Whaaaat?

Douglas Long November 11, 2015 conchology feeding ecology Gastropod malacology marine biology marine ecology mollusk Parasite predator sea snail seashell shell Snail toxins trophic

Not all snails scour the ocean bottom for algae and muck, but some have more refined tastes. But taste is one thing, and having the…

Coral Reef Development Ecology Evolution Intertidal Mollusk Pelagic Uncategorized Weird

Malacology Monthly: Inside-Out

Douglas Long October 16, 2015 adaptation conchology Invertebrate invertebrate zoology malacology mollusks sea shells shells snails

This Open-House Special brings you inside the modern homes of today’s most popular marine mollusks Are you old enough to remember the show MTV Cribs, where…

Coral Reef Ecology Evolution Intertidal Mollusk Weird

Malacology Monthly: Spines and How to Use Them

Douglas Long September 16, 2015 adaptation conch evolution Gastropod limpet malacology marine biology mollusk Murex oyster seashell Spines

Evolution is repetitive, especially if it produces adaptations that work well. If it’s all about survival, spines do the trick throughout the mollusk world. Scorpion Without…

Coral Reef Ecology Evolution Intertidal Mating & Reproduction Mollusk Shelf Uncategorized

Malacology Monthly: A Look at Bivalves, From Both Sides Now

Douglas Long August 4, 2015 bivalve Clam cockle conchology invertebrate zoology malacology mollusk reef scallops seafood

Bivalves: clams, scallops, oysters, cockles, and mussels, have rich lives and complex evolutionary histories far beyond the deep-fryer. Here are vignettes of four bivalves that…

Art Conservation & Environment Coral Reef Ecology Environmental Sciences Evolution Intertidal Mollusk Nautical Terms and Phrases Paleobiology Pelagic Weird

Malacology Monthly: Pilot Episode

Douglas Long April 8, 2015 bivalve cephalopods evolution gastropods malacology marine biology conchology Mollusca mollusks Morphology seashell shells

Like seashells but are sick of social media? Hate Facebook but need a hearty dose of marine invertebrates? Want a bigger malacological meal rather than…

Abyss Adaptations Biology Coral Reef Evolution Hadal & Trench Intertidal Mollusk Organisms Paleobiology Pelagic Polar Seamount Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls Shelf Uncategorized

Malacology Monday

Douglas Long March 9, 2015 Gary Busey malacology mineralization molluscs mollusks sea shells shells taxonomy

You already know that Deep Sea News provides expert reporting, in-depth analysis, first-person research, and sarcastic mockery of contemporary topics relevant to our ocean world.…