Pearls within a pearl oyster shell. Pearl oysters are important products in Japan, as they produce beautiful pearls that are sought after for necklaces, earrings, and rings. Disclaimer: AAAS and ...

Pearls begin as irritants within oysters, which respond by slowly covering the foreign object with layers of nacre. This ...

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