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an outer layer of the horny substance conchiolin, an intermediate layer ofcalcite, and a smooth inner layer composed mainly of calcium carbonate.
It is also sometimes a washed up small shell of a really small sea creature
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∙ 9y agoSeashells, found on the sea shore, are the cast-up, dead remains of bi-valved molluscs. The live molluscs, (oyster, cockle, etc.) have two shell (bivalves) that the creature inside clamps shut if in danger. When covered by the tide, the shells open and the creature begins to filter feed the minute organisms floating past.
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What is a seashell welch?
There is no data to be found for a seashell welch or any type of welch associated with the sea. A seashell however is basically a fossil that is found in the ocean.
What is a wentletrap?
a high spiraled seashell
How big is the largest seashell in the world?
The world's largest bivalve is Tridacna gigas or the giant clam which can reach more than 3 feet in length. The largest univalve is Syrinx Araunus or the Australian trumpet which can reach a length of approximately 40 inches.
How can you tell the age of seashells?
You can approximate the age of a seashell by counting its ridges. A shell develops about one new ridge every day.
Does it live?
'IT' is a fictional creater, so he basicly lives in your amagination. that is , if you belive in him. going by the movie IT lives in a sewer, witch obviasly is imposible because sewers you see on a streat are not even a meter deep & then they travle for miles underground. so basicle, IT is not a living thing, but he may live inside your imagination (:
Is a seashell an organism?
a seashell is not an organism, there needs to be a living thing in it to make it into an organismThe seashell itself is not an organism, but the animal that lives in it is an organism.The seashell itself is not an organism, but the animal that lives in it is an organism.
What is the scientific name of the common seashell?
The scientific name for common seashells is "Gastropoda." This is a class of mollusks that includes a wide variety of species with shells. Additionally, within the Gastropoda class, there are many families and genera that further classify different types of seashells.
What are three sentences for the word seashell?
The seashell was very pretty.She held the seashell to her ear and got nipped by a hermit crab living inside it.The paint was called "Seashell Blue".
Is seashell a fossil?
Yes, if it is old and deep inside the earth. No, if it is from a beach
How do I turn seashells into mother of pearl?
You don't. The mother of pearl comes from the inside of the seashell.
What kind of crafts can one make with seashells?
Some kinds of crafts one can make with seashells are: seashell frames, seashell chimes, seashell angels, seashell collages, seashell lamps and seashell mosaics.
When was Seashell Trust created?
Seashell Trust was created in 1823.
How many syllables does the word seashell have?
Seashell has two syllables.
How do you use the word seashell?
Sally sold me a fragile seashell down by the seashore. This seashell is from a mollusk that was prevalent during the Cretaceous Period.
Which NPC wanted a seashell necklace on horseisle?
The Seashell Necklace is for Patience
Are seashells a living thing?
The actual seashell is not living, it is a hard, protective outer layer made by an animal that lives in the sea. The shell is not part of the body and was never living. The common seashell is produced by a mollusc, and by the time the shell reaches the shore, the invertebrate has been eaten or rotted out, leaving the more durable exoskeleton - the seashell.
What is the Seashell of New York?
The seashell of New York adopted in 1988 is the scallop.
