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Molluscum contagiosum is a common and contagious viral skin infection. It can cause raised, pearl-like nodules, or papules, to appear on the skin. These papules are called molluscum bodies, Mollusca, ...

The Mollusca collection is one of the most comprehensive and significant in the world, constantly in demand by the malacological research community. The type collection is the most scientifically ...

Mollusca species are not only used for food, but also find use in cosmetic products and pharmaceutical drugs. Research in Gujarat has revealed 22 species of Mollusca documented for the first time in ...

A new species of chiton is described from early Miocene deposits of the Monte León Formation, in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. Callochiton monteleonensis n. sp. clearly differs from known fossil and ...

Visitors and locals flock to La Jolla’s beaches in the summer, but another group of beach-goers also is making its way to the shore by the thousands. This month is a good time for those who walk La ...

Unionid shells are characterized by an outer aragonitic prismatic layer and an inner nacreous layer. The prisms of the outer shell layer are composed of single-crystal fibres radiating from ...

The Dumbo octopus is an elusive cephalopod that gets its name from its large ear-like fins, which resemble those of the lovable Disney elephant. But there's still lots we don't know about these ...

Molluscum contagiosum describes a viral skin infection that a person may acquire from direct skin-to-skin contact. It typically presents as small skin lesions with a pearly appearance, which may ...