As mentioned in a previous post, the mollusk shells from the Po Plain can be categorized into groups based on … Continue

Here is an image of the lab in Bologna, Italy that members of the Po Plain research team worked in  … Continue

Sample processing can be a lot of work! Sorting shells involves filtering through sand, dirt, and other debris to retrieve … Continue

How do we get all these tiny shells from deep within the sediment, either underground or under the sea floor? … Continue

Mollusk shells can often be found in large numbers in marine sediment deposits. These shells that are all found together … Continue