An animal's shell is subjected to stress throughout its life, and residual stress can be released and measured as strain. The shape and texture of the shell are advantageous features of design.

Unlike clams, the heart cockle doesn't need to open wide to bask in the sun. It has a clever trick up its shell: tiny, ...

Heart cockles are bivalve mollusks that resemble clams. And like clams, they have a symbiotic relationship with the algae that live inside their shells. In the relationship, the algae get food ...

“In bivalves, giant clams (Cardiidae ... Fraginae) stay closed because sunlight passes through transparent windows in their shells,” the researchers wrote in the study paper.

When shopping for bivalves, follow a few simple rules, Dr Gardner said. First, look for products from the US, which has strict aquaculture regulations. Second, the shells should be closed before ...

Over the course of 10 years, the Billion Oyster Project, one of New York's most ambitious rewilding initiatives, has planted ...

As a member of the South Texas Gulf Coast, it should be a given that I am a huge fan of seafood. Fresh seafood is something ...

The chain's hours vary by location, meaning some will be open while others can be closed. The company recommends customers check with their closest location to confirm their specific holiday hours.

While banks and post offices will be closed, some grocery, retail and restaurant chains will remain open on Thanksgiving, albeit it mostly with adjusted hours. If you need to make a last-minute ...