What is the Partula snail? Also known as the Polynesian tree snail or niho tree snail, the Partula snail (Partula nodosa) is actually one of several snail species of the genus—all of which are ...

Scientists have found a new way to manipulate the direction of snail shell coiling ... may offer clues as to how "handedness" develops in invertebrates, which could improve scientists' understanding ...

These snails did not have the paint on their shells ... a zoological manager of invertebrates at the St. Louis Zoo, one of the institutions working to save the species. "This is an amazing ...

senior curator of invertebrates at the Zoological Society of London and head of the international Partula conservation ...

A moist, plump body. If your snail shows signs of illness, such as a cracked shell, inactivity, or unusual discharge, consult ...

Also known as the sand-grain snail for its resemblance to a grain of sand, the Ichetucknee siltsnail is a tiny freshwater snail native to Florida — just 2 or 3 millimeters wide with a translucent, ...

The slow-moving, spiral-shelled snail can be found leaving a slippery trail through garden leaves, across streams and in shallow puddles alike. These fascinating creatures belong to the mollusk animal ...

To protect themselves, some invertebrates, such as snails, have shells. Others have a hard outer layer called an exoskeleton. The first part of this word ‘exo-‘ means outside, so an ...

A quick reminder that today is April Fools' Day, so be careful, everything may not be what you are expecting. There are ...

senior curator of invertebrates at the Zoological Society of London and head of the international Partula conservation program. “The resilience of these snails shows what can be achieved when ...