‘Curious About Shellfish 海?’ … Busan Marine Natural History Museum Hosts Special Exhibition

Until October 29 at Busan Marine Natural History Museum

Diverse Information on Shellfish from Clams to Snails

The Busan Marine Natural History Museum will hold a special exhibition titled "Curious about Shellfish 海?" from 3 PM on the 22nd until October 29 in the museum's comprehensive exhibition hall theme exhibition room.

Busan Marine Natural History Museum 2023 Special Exhibition.

This exhibition was planned to introduce shellfish, which may feel somewhat unfamiliar, to citizens in an easy and fun way, in connection with the marine life exhibition in the comprehensive exhibition hall.

It will showcase over 400 specimens owned by the Busan Marine Natural History Museum, focusing on shellfish living in the sea, freshwater, and on land, such as the commonly known scallops, sea snails, and clams.

The exhibition is divided into three parts: ▲Part 1 "Overview of Shellfish" ▲Part 2 "Classification of Shellfish" ▲Part 3 "Habitat of Shellfish."

Part 1 "Overview of Shellfish" begins with an introductory explanation about shellfish and explores their history alongside humanity.

Part 2 "Classification of Shellfish" examines the various classifications of shellfish through explanations of the classes Gastropoda, Bivalvia, Cephalopoda, and Polyplacophora within the phylum Mollusca.

In particular, it introduces sea snails and land snails classified under Gastropoda and scallops classified under Bivalvia in an easy and entertaining way.

Part 3 "Habitat of Shellfish" explains their food and living environments, exploring shellfish living not only in the sea?such as tidal flats, rocky shores, and sandy seabeds in the open sea?but also those inhabiting freshwater and terrestrial environments.

Joo Ki-yeon, director of the Busan Marine Natural History Museum, said, "We hope this special exhibition will provide an opportunity to easily learn about marine life, especially shellfish," and added, "We ask for the citizens' great interest and participation."

For more detailed information about the exhibition, please visit the Busan Marine Natural History Museum website or contact the exhibition team.

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