Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up to 4.5 feet in length and weigh over 700 pounds, making them icons of ...

Punk ferox and Emo vorticaudum exhibit unique combinations of characteristics that challenge longstanding views on molluscan evolution ... stand out among early molluscs for their distinctive ...

I'm especially interested in the way symbiotic interactions affect distribution, ecology and evolution of invertebrates. Our lab mainly uses diverse mollusk groups (clams, cockles, snails, etc.) to ...

"This rapid period of evolutionary change means that few fossils have been left behind that chronicle the early evolution of molluscs," it explains.

Focus: Investigating mollusc adaptation and diversification in the deep sea We are tracing the evolution and diversification of deep-sea molluscs and investigating how they adapt to their environment.