Pinctada Maculata (Pipi) Pearls

[pearlescence]

But I never did get the answer!

 

[SteveM]

We reawakened that thread and tried again. Answers remain elusive, or the question remains misunderstood.

 

[MSC]

I love seeing tangents on questions! You guys are awesome

Someone recently asked me if the surgical procedure for pearl culturing was painful for the mollusk. I don't have good access to journals any longer and couldn't really find any information on whether mollusks have pain receptors in their nerve endings. Does anyone here know? I presumed that yes they do because it could be a triggering response to parasitic invasion. I hate to presume though....

 

[CortezPearls]

I love seeing tangents on questions! You guys are awesome

Someone recently asked me if the surgical procedure for pearl culturing was painful for the mollusk. I don't have good access to journals any longer and couldn't really find any information on whether mollusks have pain receptors in their nerve endings. Does anyone here know? I presumed that yes they do because it could be a triggering response to parasitic invasion. I hate to presume though....

I believe we have discussed this subject intensively over the years. Let me see if I can find the threads.