June 2020 PMID 32486938

Internet 'shellebrity' reflects on origin of rare mirror-image snails.

Angus Davison, Philippe Thomas

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The discussions reflect interest and support for the research, as seen in comments about the developmental origin of mirror-image shells and the citizen science efforts to find and understand Jeremy, with tone and word choices emphasizing curiosity and admiration for the scientific process.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that the development of mirror-image snails is due to developmental errors rather than genetics, indicating broad consensus with phrases like 'due to developmental accident'.

InterestHigh interest

The topic of rare snails and citizen science seems engaging, with commenters expressing fascination about the biological processes and the unique snail Jeremy, highlighted in comments such as 'snails in the park...beautiful shells'.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific research efforts, like locating and breeding snails or discussing embryonic development, showing a moderate level of deeper engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While discussions highlight scientific insights, the overall impact remains moderate, with some posts pondering scientific implications but limited discussion on broader societal effects.

Abstract in brief

The study explores the rare occurrence of mirror-image (sinistral) snails, focusing on a unique snail named Jeremy, and investigates whether their chirality is due to genetics or developmental accidents.
The research found that most sinistral snails are not caused by a single maternal gene but likely result from developmental errors, which has implications for understanding left-right asymmetry in animals.
Citizen scientists helped locate and breed these rare snails to gather data, revealing insights into how internal and external asymmetries are established in living organisms.

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Snails in the park...... with beautiful shells.......... https://t.co/USawF132Tk #snails #chirality https://t.co/AlOErzJ8sk

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RT @RSocPublishing: Rare left-coiling shell of some garden snails is due to developmental accident, rather than inherited condition https:/…

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Rare left-coiling shell of some garden snails is due to developmental accident, rather than inherited condition https://t.co/kmyi27SQyR | #BiologyLetters #snaillove #chirality https://t.co/J4NT1notV3

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4/n this great #citizenscience initiative that found a mate for a snail called Jeremy whose shell coiled the opposite way to most common garden snails https://t.co/zFHlc1gI2P ...

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Internet 'shellebrity' reflects on origin of rare mirror-image snails.

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