Why Are Cowrie Shells So Pretty

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Cowrie shells are often smooth, shiny, and colorful! But, why do they look like this? This video explains the way cowrie shells are made that helps them be so pretty. • Check out the Seahorse and Co Website at: https://www.seahorseandco.com/ • It includes free to use shell identification guides and more! • Check out the Snail Trail Channel: / @snailtrail1322 • Visit the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia: https://ansp.org/ • Additional Notes: • -The shark is not a typical predator of snails and was just used in the video to be symbolic of predators generally. • -Typical snails secrete new shell material leading edge of the aperture (to extend the shell), not just the inside. However, they are not able to extend the mantle beyond the lip to fix damage on the outside of the shell. • Stock footage provided by underwatercam, Motion Places and MotionDigital, downloaded from www.videvo.net

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