Nautilus Shell Growth and Function

[Pr0teusUnbound]

does anyone know of any good papers or websites describing how nautilus shells grow and regulate gas/moisture? im hoping to apply this knowledge in my reconstructions of fossil cephalopods.

 

[Architeuthoceras]

Nautilus: The Biology and Paleobiology of a Living Fossil

 

[Pr0teusUnbound]

nevermind, i found one. nice x rays images too.

"The chamber formation of Nautilus macromphalus"
http://horizon.documentation.ird.fr/exl-doc/pleins_textes/pleins_textes_5/b_fdi_02-03/01009.pdf