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Shell growth occurs through the secretion of calcium carbonate by the mantle, a specialized tissue in mollusks. The process is regulated by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Growth is typically incremental, with new material added to the shell's edge or aperture. This results in the characteristic spiral or concentric growth patterns observed in many shells. The rate of shell growth can be influenced by various factors, including temperature, salinity, and availability of calcium ions. | Shell growth occurs through the secretion of calcium carbonate by the mantle, a specialized tissue in mollusks. The process is regulated by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Growth is typically incremental, with new material added to the shell's edge or aperture. This results in the characteristic spiral or concentric growth patterns observed in many shells. The rate of shell growth can be influenced by various factors, including temperature, salinity, and availability of calcium ions. | ||
[[Image:Detail-104629.jpg|thumb|center|Close-up of a spiral seashell on a sandy beach.|class=only_on_mobile]] | |||
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== Patterns and Forms == | == Patterns and Forms == | ||