The Shape of Life | Mollusc Animation: Shell Repair

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Keywords
molluscs mantle shells exoskeletons malacology conchology invertebrate animals anatomical structure crystalline structures
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Science
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The Shape of Life | Mollusc Animation: Shell Repair

A mollusc’s shell is an example of superb structural design. The mantle deposits calcium into a protein matrix to make the shell, the inner crystalline structure prevents cracks from breaking the shell, and the mantle continually repairs the shell from the inside.
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