A version of this article appears in print on Sept. 5, 2024, Section D, Page 3 of the New York edition with the headline: Shell Art; Shedding a Kitschy Tinge.

A tiny new snail species discovered in Thailand has been named after legendary artist Pablo Picasso, due to the strange, complex geometric patterns seen on its shell. The species, measuring only 3 ...

Therefore, the installation of shell nurseries must be time-bound and should not be considered a form of waste disposal. The duration for these installations can be set for 30 years.