D-printed snail shells provide insights into the brood care of cichlidsShell-dwelling cichlids take intense care of their offspring, which they raise ...

Snails have a soft, unsegmented body that is long, moist, and slimy. The body is normally protected by a hard shell. The ...

3D-printed shell halves allowed researchers to peek inside the cichlid's home and observe the behavior of the mother and her fry during brood care.

Shell-dwelling cichlids are known for their remarkable parental care, raising their young in abandoned snail shells.