Keeping up with the cones.

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Abstract

The genus Conus includes more than 500 species, whose shells are embellished with a seemingly endless variety
of intricate patterns. Cone snails have existed for 55 millions years, and the number of species of the venomous
snail has been doubling every 6.1 million years.
Original languageAmerican English
JournalNatural History
Volume111
StatePublished - Feb 2002

Disciplines

  • Biology
  • Evolution

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