
The SciencesApril 1, 2018
How Seashells Take Shape
Mathematical modeling reveals the mechanical forces that guide the development of mollusk spirals, spines and ribs
Régis Chirat is a paleontologist specializing in fossil mollusks at the University of Lyon in France.

How Seashells Take Shape
Mathematical modeling reveals the mechanical forces that guide the development of mollusk spirals, spines and ribs