Shell coiling is the spiral growth of a mollusk’s shell, often clockwise or counterclockwise. It aids defense, buoyancy, and camouflage. Biologists, paleontologists, and engineers study it for evolution, fossil dating, and biomimetic design. Collectors and educators also value its role in identifying species and explaining natural selection.
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