Mollusks

Discover the mysterious world of mollusks, where bizarre beauty and evolutionary marvels collide beneath the waves.

Discovering Melloconcha miranda: A Tiny Marvel of the Mollusk World

Martin Sparks

Learn about Melloconcha miranda, a tiny land snail from Lord Howe Island, highlighting its ecological role and the importance of biodiversity conservation.

Discovering Lanistes farleri: A Marvel of the Mollusk World

Martin Sparks

Lanistes farleri, a unique freshwater snail from Africa, plays a crucial role in nutrient cycling and ecosystem balance with its distinctive adaptations and ecological significance.

Discovering Diaphera prima: A Tiny Marvel of the Mollusk World

Martin Sparks

Diaphera prima, a newly discovered land snail from Southeast Asia, highlights the region's rich biodiversity and the importance of conservation efforts for delicate ecosystems.

Discovering Manzonia: A Tiny Marvel of the Mollusk World

Martin Sparks

Manzonia snails, tiny marine gastropods, play a crucial ecological role in marine ecosystems by recycling nutrients and indicating environmental changes.