Curious Kids: why are some shells smooth and some shells corrugated?
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 17 Jul 2024
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Maëlle, 7, wants to know why some shells are smooth, while others are corrugated. It turns out that while corrugated shells are strong, smooth shells can move fast.
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