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Indeed. While we speculated back in the day, it was refreshing to subsequently discover shell anomalies supportive of those...

One of the most fascinating aspects of Nautilus mineralization was the evidence of multiple forms of aragonite microstructure, including...

I have no doubt DNA is largely implicated in shell development, however I have doubts it's a singular factor in pearl formation. Pearl...

You've said it both scientifically and poetically. Not many can do this.

Without a good look at all the sides of the pearl it is impossible to be 100% accurate. My gut feeling is: Pearl. Setting looks old...

I agree on all points. Although only 40% (approx) is visible, the back of the piece presents with features typical in loose pearls...

Although not a follower, I agree with the philosophy that we may be better stewards of our planet. Walking in Ed Ricketts footsteps...

This would bring this thread full circle, in response to Wendy's question, here or at Pinctada Maculata: "Are we just lucky?" Shell...

Apply Occam's razor if you will. The solution to a problem is usually the simplest one. Iridescence is coincidental to shell strength.

Me too. "Seeing red" is a term we've gathered from the animal kingdom as it applies to fight instead of flight.

To comport with one's surroundings is definitely a survival mechanism. Not all bivalves are wrapped in conchiolin, especially those...

I agree, but only to the extent of unhealthy recipients or it's situation in the environment. You can graft a green apple to a red apple...

I do believe our planet is Alive. Sentient? G-d only knows! But I was hooked on the "Gaia" theory when doing my Master's degree, too...

I should append this with an additional comment. It's not exclusive to the point. There is undoubtedly a hormonal connection too.

Different locations have different environments (micro-habitats), with different currents, salinity, minerals, phytoplankton, depth...