The scientific name for the knobbed whelk is Busycon carica.
life span for knobbed whelks
The state shell is the knobbed whelk alot of you might know that because most states do not have a state shell.
Oysters, clams, and other bivalves.
Oysters, clams, and other bivalves.
yes as whelks are not a plant they are therefore consumers :-)
A whelk is a large, edible, marine snail.
The knobbed whelk (Busycon carica) is primarily found along the Atlantic coast of the United States, ranging from New Jersey to Florida. It typically inhabits sandy and muddy substrates in coastal waters and estuaries, often at depths of up to 20 meters. This marine gastropod is known for its distinctive shell with prominent knobs and a long, spiraled shape.
its a carnivorous animal
in afica
its a bit like a whelk. or a wench.
A whelk is an animal. The word whelk actually refers to many different kinds of sea snails. Many of the snails are eaten by humans.