Researchers have discovered an unlikely new species within the ocean's midnight zone: a glowing "mystery mollusk." Although the apple-size species, named Bathydevius caudactylus, is classified as ...

Nudibranchs are gastropod mollusks, like mussels, clams and scallops, but as adults they have no shell, so their soft body ...

Clam shells could help scientists understand the Atlantic Ocean’s sensitive circulation system — and predict whether that ...

Researchers have unearthed two fossils, named Punk and Emo, revealing that ancient mollusks were more complex and adaptable ...

Researchers from Imperial College London have made an exciting discovery that reveals ancient mollusks were more complex and adaptable than previously known. They have discovered two rare 430 ...

The ocean quahog (Arctica islandica) is a clam that redefines what it means to have a long lifespan. This species is famous for being one of the longest-lived animals on Earth, with individuals ...

From deadly 'living fossils' to glowing sea angels, the ocean floor is home to creatures almost alien to us. Here are five incredible creatures straight from the deep.

In the captivating world of archaeology, where discoveries often turn the tide of understanding, sea level changes have ...

Off the coast of Louisiana, scientists aboard a research vessel hauled up a box-like structure and began to take it apart.

Two species of marine molluscs dating back about 430 million years have been named Punk and Emo for their outlandish spiky appearance ...

Photos from Cobo, Farris, Olson, McLaughlin and Kocot (2024) Solenogasters are an “unique” group of mollusks that look like a cross between a worm and a sea slug. Unlike most mollusks ...