Breakthrough model reveals evolution of ancient nervous systems through seashell colors
Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 15:30
in Biology & Nature
Determining the evolution of pigmentation patterns on mollusk seashells -- which could aid in the understanding of ancient nervous systems -- has proved to be a challenging feat for researchers. Now, however, through mathematical equations and simulations, researchers have used 19 different species of the predatory sea snail Conus to generate a model of the pigmentation patterns of mollusk shells.