seashell

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"The pattern on a seashell is the mollusk's memories," said Oster, a professor of environmental science, policy and management and of molecular and cell biology.

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  • The seashell is one of Rucker's key examples of the gnarly; geometrical without being sterile Wolfram builds many of his insights on cellular automata, such as the fascinating computer game, "Life," in which seemingly simple rules lead to remarkable complexity. —  Asimov's SF, June2006
  • One seashell-pink nipple was peeping over the tattered silk. —  ONE NIGHT OF SCANDAL
  • Her eyes were red, but other than that she was as pale and perfect as a seashell. —  Author Galley
  • Her loose, full hair, embellished with silver ribbon and seashell ornaments, caught the light. —  TheMorning-AfterProposal
  • The paper is a wilderness of indecisive strokes, looking nothing like a seashell. —  Maguire, Gregory - Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister - UC [.html].htm
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