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THE FORM, FUNCTION, AND SYNTHESIS OF THE MOLLUSCAN SHELL

    https://doi.org/10.1142/9789814343084_0019Cited by:5 (Source: Crossref)
    Abstract:

    The following sections are included:

    • Introduction

    • The Spiral Form in the Mollusca

      • Why the Spirals in Mollusc Shells are Equiangular

      • Determination of the Value of α

      • Distribution and Variation of α Values

    • Models for Molluscan Shell Shape

      • Previous Models

      • A Sixteen-Parameter Model for the Mollusc Shell Shape

      • Modelling Real Shells

    • Discussion

      • The Biological Significance of the α Parameter

      • Non-Isometric Growth in Mollusc Shells

      • The Evolution of Limpets

    • Conclusions

    • Acknowledgement

    • Appendix

    • References