Photograph shared on social media shows a "giant horse conch" discovered in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The photograph is authentic and features Triplofusus giganteus, a species from the ...

TAMPA, Fla. (Apr. 6, 2022) – The Florida horse conch population – one of the world’s largest invertebrate animals – is shrinking. Established in 1969 as the Florida state shell with a record length of ...

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The Florida horse conch is sought after by collectors, tourists and dealers Its lifespan is actually "surprisingly short" than previously thought Their reproduction is "less likely to keep pace with ...

Unregulated commercial harvesting and recreational live collection are pushing Florida horse conch populations closer to collapse. The Florida horse conch population -- one of the world's largest ...

The Florida horse conch population—one of the world's largest invertebrate animals—is shrinking. Established in 1969 as the Florida state shell with a record length of two feet, it has become symbolic ...

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A researcher displays Florida horse conch specimens as part of a study led by the University of South Florida. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases ...