Arunkumar, A.
Prabhu, P.
Manoj Kumar, P.
Parthipan, N.
Venkatasudhahar, M.
Sathyanathan, M.
Gebreyohannes, Dawit Tafesse
Article History
Received: 16 March 2026
Accepted: 8 June 2026
First Online: 15 June 2026
Declarations
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
: Turbinella pyrum shells used in this study were procured from a certified supplier and sourced legally through fisheries by-products and naturally discarded shells. The material does not involve harvesting of live organisms and was not collected from protected areas. In compliance with the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (India) and relevant regulations, no additional permits were required. The authors confirm adherence to all applicable environmental and institutional guidelines.
: Not applicable.