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The MAGNETO SNAIL! (and other marine gastropods)

In 2015, a deep-sea discovery was described to be unlike anything else in the animal kingdom. It was a snail with a shell made out of iron sulphide, with some populations also having magnetic properties in their unique exoskeletons. It made me wonder - what other magnificent marine snails are out there?

English
  • Originally Aired June 2, 2016
  • Runtime 5 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created June 11, 2016 by
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Name Type Role
Emily Graslie Writer
Brandon Brungard Director