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What is the scientific name for the way the shell coils??
spiral
In mathematics, a spiral is a curve which emanates from a central point, getting progressively farther away as it revolves around the point.
Reply:Yes, it's a spiral. Not just any spiral but it's a Fibbonaci spiral! Those are very interesting because their numerical relation appears everywhere in biology.
Reply:If the shell opening is to the left, the coil is called sinistral, if it's to the right, it's called dextral.
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