#seasilk — Public Fediverse posts
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26-Jun-2025
Ancient golden #silk revived from the Korean sea
#SeaSilk—often referred to as the “golden fiber of the sea”—was one of the most prized materials in the ancient #Roman period, used exclusively by figures of high authority such as emperors and popes. This precious fiber is made from the #byssus threads secreted by #PinnaNobilis, a large #clam native to the #Mediterranean,https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1089014 #science #ecology #biomaterials #MarineBiology