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Shells of their former selves: How sea snails have adapted to invasive predators

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The Gulf of Maine has become a popular landing spot for invasive species from across the world.

Invasive green crabs have shown up in droves during that time, forcing rapid changes.

In a recent paper, evolutionary biologist Geoffrey Trussell and collaborator James Corbett document how the snails ( Nucella lapillus and Littorina obtusata) have evolved in response.

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