This review is centered on the linear conjugated polyenes, which encompasses chromatic
biomolecules, such as carotenoids, polyunsaturated aldehydes and polyolefinic fatty acids …

Simple Summary Natural pearls of Diplodon chilensis, a freshwater clam native to southern
South America, are reported and characterized for the first time. The finding also constitutes …

Photocatalytic coatings applied onto cement-based pavement materials have been intensely
developed to purify runoff pollution and vehicle exhaust. However, the masking effect of the …

The shell color of the Mollusca has attracted naturalists and collectors for hundreds of years,
while the molecular pathways regulating pigment production and the pigments themselves …

Pearls, a well-known organic gemstone, are popular for their attractive lustre and rich colour.
The pigmentation and colour of pearls have never been clearly explained. Understanding …

The polymorphism of the inner shell color of mussel is instrumental in identifying subgroups
and guiding breed selection. To tackle the challenges of slow and inaccurate visual sorting …

Biominerals that accrete shell or skeleton are commonly used as windows to past
geochemical environments. Using biominerals as paleoproxies depends on the assumption …

Conch pearl is a calcareous concretion produced by the Queen conch mollusk and is of
extremely high economic value. Its attractive pink color has remained a mystery for hundreds …

Structural and elemental properties of dried Pacific white shrimp (WSS)(Litopenaeus
vannamei) shell having the white spots were compared with non‐white spot shrimp (NWSS) …

Introduction Ayurvedic marine drugs derived from mollusc shells and coral are regularly
used by Ayurvedic physicians to treat several disease conditions like acid peptic disease …