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Jurassic fish choked to death on squid-like cephalopods, fossil study reveals
A study by Dr. Martin Ebert and Dr. Martina Kölbl-Ebert examined the remains of some 4,200 Tharsis fossil specimens. They ...
Behind the scenes: Sanibel's popular shell museum, from octopus to large, edible sea snail
We were given a behind-the-scenes look at the daily tasks assigned to the aquarists of the Bailey-Matthews National Shell ...
This Invasive Parasite Has Infiltrated Popular Fishing Spots in the US, According to a New Study
A shocking new study shows that 90% of freshwater fish in Southern California may be carrying parasites that can infect ...
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Snails & Oysters: From OG Fast Food To Luxury Fare
As wild oyster stocks dwindled, large oyster farms developed in cities like New York in the 19th century. Initially successful, they were polluted, and infected by typhoid from sewage. An outbreak in ...
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Researchers issue warning after discovering game fish infected with parasite in California: 'These parasites are here in the US'
Researchers want the parasite to be added to the diseases that public health officials are required to report. Researchers ...
Snails get stressed: Invertebrate model sheds light on biological basis of anxiety
Anxiety, the psychological and physiological state characterized by an anticipation of potential threats and a heightened ...