Table of Contents Snails, or , are an immensely diverse group. Estimates for the number of species range from 65,000 to 80,000! Cone snails, within the genus Conus represent 900 of these gastropod species. Cone snails are one of the fiercest competitors within the zone, largely due to their venom. […]

Table of Contents Do you love to collect shells? Shell collectors are highly captivated by the variety of colors and patterns (dotted, zigzag, and stripes) present in cone snails’ shells. The idea that a slow-moving snail could be dangerous rarely crosses our minds. But the beautiful cone snail is one

Table of Contents Ants are a type of common insect found all around the world except in Antarctica, Iceland, Greenland, and some island countries. Being social insects, most ant species live in structured that may be found underground, in mounds at the ground-level, or in trees. A single ant colony

When we think of trees, some of the first images that spring to mind are those of the magnificent pines, cedars, and firs! Yet, these magnificent trees aren’t exactly what they seem. These trees are , and belong to a larger group of seed-bearing plants that do not produce fruits

Snail. Credit: WIkimedia Commons/WeltveraenderereV What comes to your mind when you think about snails? They are small and slimy creatures with interestingly-patterned shells that protect their soft bodies. There are tens of thousands of different types of snails that have been found in the world, living either in water or

Table of Contents Eat or be eaten: the mantra of the animal kingdom is nothing but a reflection of the . At the bottom of the food chain are plants, known as . The herbivores that eat the plants are known as . Animals that eat herbivores are . The