Deep in the Indian Ocean, scientists have discovered a snail whose feet are covered in iron scales, making it look virtually indestructible. But how it builds these scales is still a bit mysterious to ...

Also known as "volcano snails," these gastropods grow a suit of metal-enriched scaly armor and have an enormous heart, which helps them survive in oxygen-poor water in the deep ocean. When you ...

Scientists have discovered a giant snail species living at a depth of around 6km in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, marking the deepest-known habitat for any limpet. The species, found on hard ...