Snails live all over the world, even in the ocean and in freshwater streams, lakes and marshes. They’re known both for their ...

The Cone Snail’s Deadly Anatomy. The most recognizable characteristic of a cone snail is its shell. These come in various colors and patterns, each serving as a warning.

A snail’s slimy organs and parts follow suit, developing with a twist that echoes the asymmetrical shell — a fact that inspired a team of researchers to identify that trait’s source.

A record-setting fossil from Myanmar reveals the detailed anatomy of ancient snails' soft tissues. This snail found in 99-million-year-old amber is the oldest known with preserved soft parts.