Forbes

Snail Called Picasso Joins List Of Species Named After Artists

A tiny snail was recently named after painter Pablo Picasso. It’s one of many species named after celebrities or artists, but some researchers question whether species should be named after people at ...

Scientists Found a New Snail Species Hiding in Georgia’s Underground Springs — It’s the Size of a Pinhead and Has No Eyes

The species, named Gveleshapia kvevri, measures about 2 millimeters (0.08 inches) and has no eyes, no pigment and a narrow, ...
People

Robert Irwin Is 'Thrilled and Honored' for New Snail Species Discovered in Australia to Be Named After Him

The 'Robert Irwin’s Banded Snail' has a dark brown body and a shell with black, dark brown and light brown colors Paul Archuleta/Getty; Courtesy of Australia Zoo Robert Irwin is following in the ...
IFLScience

Teeny Tiny New Snail Species Named After Picasso, Because Mollusks Are Artists Too

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...
Chattanoogan.com

Invasive Snails Can Harm Environment And Your Health

Now, more than ever, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) continues to encourage anglers, boaters and lake visitors across the State to help prevent the ...

Ruud Kleinpaste: Amazing slugs and snails in New Zealand

Native snails consume dead and decaying leaves, fungus, and algae (they don’t eat your veggie garden) and leave behind ...