Deciphering mollusc shell production: the roles of genetic mechanisms through to ecology, aquaculture and biomimetics

ABSTRACT Most molluscs possess shells, constructed from a vast array of microstructures and architectures. The fully formed shell is composed of calcite or aragonite. These CaCO 3 crystals form complex biocomposites with proteins, which although typically less than 5% of total shell mass, play signi... View More