Can queen conch aquaculture save the species? New publication suggests limitations
A new article published in the journal Oryx examines the efficacy and perception of queen conch (Aliger gigas) conservation ...
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Big-eyed conch snails use vision to jump away from predators
These marine snails combine exceptional vision, protective shells ... find such eyes in animals where they are vital for survival." "That means it's really strange to find conch snails with ...
Florida Keys "groundhog" conch sees shadow, agreeing with Punxsutawney Phil's winter prediction
A conch living underwater in the Florida Keys agreed with groundhog Punxsutawney Phil's prediction of six more weeks of winter.
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Protection Sought for Mexico’s Iconic Queen Conch
The large, marine snail is heavily in demand for its meat and iconic shell, which is used for décor and jewelry; overfishing and poaching have caused its decline in the Mexican Caribbean. “Under ...
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Big-eyed conch snails use vision to jump away from predators
These marine snails combine exceptional vision, protective shells, and acrobatic ... we only expect to find such eyes in animals where they are vital for survival.” “That means it’s really strange to ...