Scientists have identified a group of genes that control the formation of shapes and color patterns on the shell of the tropical marine mollusk referred to as "abalone." A study published in the open ...

Shell colour variation in mollusks is a multifaceted trait governed by complex genetic mechanisms that orchestrate pigment biosynthesis, tissue differentiation and biomineralisation. Studies indicate ...

When I was last at the shelter, I noticed the beautiful array of coat colors and patterns on our felines. I wondered, what change in genetic makeup determines a predisposition for tortoiseshell or a ...

The snail’s shell diameter averages about 22 to 30 millimeters (.87 to 1.18 inches). Each snail’s shell has a unique combination of stripes and colors, so no two are exactly alike. These snails eat ...

Scientists have begun to peel back the complex gene networks that control the secretions from the outer layer of cells on the mantle. In the largest study ever performed, the authors generated a ...