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TODAY’S ANSWER:
ANSWER: MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE A SHELL IN YOUR POCKET AND SAND IN YOUR SHOES. —UNKNOWN (Scroll down for more)
Shells
Natural Covering • Marine & Land Animals
Overview
A shell is a hard outer covering that protects certain animals, especially mollusks such as clams, oysters, snails, and scallops. Shells provide support, defense, and protection from predators and the environment.
Formation
Most shells are made primarily of calcium carbonate. As the animal grows, it continually adds new material, allowing the shell to become larger and stronger throughout its life.
Variety
Shells come in countless shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns. Spiraled snail shells, fan shaped scallop shells, and smooth clam shells are among the most recognizable examples found in nature.
Uses
People have collected shells for thousands of years. They have been used as jewelry, decorative art, musical instruments, tools, currency in some cultures, and objects for scientific study.
Interesting Facts
After the animal dies or leaves its shell, the empty shell often washes ashore, where it may become part of beach ecosystems or be collected by people. Many shells also provide temporary homes for hermit crabs.
Legacy
Shells have fascinated people throughout history because of their beauty, durability, and incredible diversity. They continue to play an important role in nature while inspiring artists, collectors, scientists, and beachgoers around the world.
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