Semisulcospira egretta, named after the city bird of Xiamen, the egret, was discovered by researchers in a stream during a survey of gastropods in the genus, according to a study published Jan. 2 ...

From octopuses to snails, the complicated molluscan family tree has now been mapped in unprecedented detail, researchers report. This includes sequences for 13 new complete genomes from across the ...

The damp summer showers are likely to only bring more annoyance to the nation's gardeners - as the rain combined with the mild temperatures provides the perfect breeding conditions for gastropods.