'''Shell''' has multiple meanings. The most common use in in [[biology]], where a shell is a tough, multilayered structure [[secretion|secreted]] by the [[mantle]]. It is usually used for [[protection]], but sometimes for body support.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia
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{{see also|Shell (disambiguation)}}
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In [[biology]], a '''shell''' is a tough, multilayered structure [[secretion|secreted]] by the [[mantle]]. It is usually used for [[protection]], but sometimes for body support.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia
Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>
Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>
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==Meaning of Shell in Weaponry==
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* [[Shell (projectile)]], an explosive device fired from [[artillery]] such as a [[mortar]]
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* [[Shotgun shell]], the common name among [[gun enthusiast]]s for [[shotgun]] [[ammunition]] including both [[slug]]s and [[buckshot]]