Monday, October 9, 2023

Newly-discovered 'margarita snails' from the Florida Keys are bright lemon-yellow

A newly-discovered, bright yellow snail has been discovered in the Florida Keys and named in honor of Jimmy Buffet's song 'Margaritaville.' The lemon-colored marine snail, along with its lime-green cousin from Belize, is the subject of a recent study ; researchers think these snails' bright colors might help deter predators.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/KjZ9Dv7

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