Littorina Brevicula Survive for Long Periods of Time in Dry Conditions

Function

Littorina brevicula, a type of sea snail, retains seawater by closing its legs, along with the water, inside of its shell before the tide goes out. This simultaneously prevents fresh water and dry air entering the shell, enabling the sea snail to survive for long periods of time in dry conditions.

Functional Classification

Resouce/Energy/Information Collection & Storage:
Water retention
Defense/Stability:
Long-term preservation

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Proposals of Applied Technology

Littorina brevicula’s ability to survive for long periods of dry conditions can be used to develop packaging that retains foods’ moisture for long periods of time.

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