Lurking in the ocean's depths are bizarre creatures reminiscent of sci-fi, these fearsome predators, captivate both scientists and divers. Here are some strangest creatures lurking beneath the ...

According to the department, the pteropods, which are native to tropical and subtropical waters, were detected by a research team from the Batu Maung Fisheries Research Institute, Penang, on June 11.

Meanwhile in the north and south polar regions, marine plankton will be lost; some are already growing thinner and weaker shells. For example, pteropods are an important staple in the diet of salmon, ...

Parasites in mollusks are often neglected by humans, while some species were reported to be harmful to economic mollusks and caused production decrease. Metazoan parasites of mollusk studies from the ...

Acidification also affects other species that play important roles in marine ecosystems, including reef-building corals and pteropods –– tiny snails eaten by numerous species such as fish and ...