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Molluscs come in all shapes and sizes, and produce beautiful shells. But how do they make these shells?

Shells are made of calcium carbonate and are formed through a process known as biomineralisation. Biomineralisation takes place when a mollusc secretes fluid from its mantle organ into the extrapallial space, encapsulated by an already existing shell, mantle and periostracum (outer, protein-based, conchiolin layer of molluscan shell), at the growing edge of its shell. The fluid contains a large concentration of cations (Ca2+) and anions (HCO3-) that crystallise into calcium carbonate (CaCO3) while hydrogen anion (H−) is removed from the extrapallial space. The process is repeated as the mollusc grows, forming different patterns of colour and sculpture that are genetically determined (although some intraspecific variation often occurs).

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The KZN Museum in collaboration with

Scifest Africa

will be hosting a FREE webinar on "The Necessity For Essential Oils" next week Thursday, 8 April 2021 at 14h00. You can join Marsha Kalika as she discusses the benefits of tea tree oil and how its germ-fighting properties can be used to make homemade hand sanitiser.

Click the link below to register for FREE:

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MQeTVGuPRY-3p0pBvY3VZA

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In celebration of library week 2021, the KwaZulu-Natal Museum hosted a reading session, as well as donated books to local schools from the Pietermaritzburg area.

This was in support of a joint venture between the Department of Sports, Arts & Culture and the Library and Information Association of South Africa, which aims to raise awareness on the role of libraries within society. The reading session was used to highlight the importance of reading literacy, the relationship between books and libraries as well as the services libraries offer and how they help to shape and mold the minds of our future generations.

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As part of the ongoing upgrades in the KwaZulu-Natal Museum, the pillars at our reception is getting a new look. Clayton Flanagan who is one of our interns in the Exhibitions Department, has been working on this project and has been inspired by the Ndebele patterns.

Before painting Clayton had to ensure proper planning was conducted and that his measurements were accurate so that all the pillars have a cohesive and identical look. The project should be completed for visitors by the end of January 2021.

The KwaZulu-Natal Museum is always upgrading its appearance so that it has a more modern look and remains fascinating to visitors. There is always something new to see at the Museum so be sure to come visit us and you’ll be amazed at how much has changed.

𝑨 𝒃𝒊𝒕 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒕: 𝐶𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑡𝑜𝑛 𝐹𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑛 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑛 𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑠𝑡, ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑑 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑑𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑉𝑖𝑠𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝐴𝑟𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝑎 𝑡𝑤𝑜 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑚𝑒 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑢𝑚.

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