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Snail shells are surprise weather time capsules
Snails carry weather records on their backs that could be used to map prehistoric cyclones, a University of Queensland study has shown.
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University of Queensland researchers have demonstrated that the growth rings on the shells of the Biggenden Banded Snail (Figuladra bayensis) preserve historical weather information that could be used to reconstruct ancient cyclone tracks. The study examined specimens collected from Coalstoun Lakes National Park in southeast Queensland, analyzing the shell’s concentric rings for climatic signatures. Findings suggest that these natural archives may serve as “time capsules,” offering a novel method for mapping prehistoric storm activity in the region.
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