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The oldest part of a snail's shell is the center of the coil. When the snail grows, it grows outward
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Will a snail live if it's shell is cracked?
It depend on what type of Snail it is because most snail produce their own shells, so the type of snail matters because some snails grow shells quicker than others and have a chance of surviving than the ones that can't grow their shell as quick.
What is the oldest part of a clam shell?
The oldest part of a clams shell is the outside part of the hinge. This is because the clam starts at the hinge and grows outwards.
Does the shell on a snail count as a body part?
Yes! The shell of a snail is just like our spine. Its true- do not try and remove at anything- the snail would die a slow and painful death!
Where is the name of the part of the ear that is shaped like a snail's shell?
Cochlea
Will a baby snail die if its snail shell is chipped?
yes a baby snail will die if it's shell is chipped because a snail shell is very delicate and so is the snail.
Do snails have a hard time finding shells?
No; the shell grows as part of the snail.
When a snail is born does it have a shell?
when a snail is born it has a shell, and its actual body is still growing in the shell.
What is the oldest part of clams shell called and how can it be located?
The oldest part of the clam shell is called the umbo. It is the portion closest to the hinge and is found by following the growth rings to their center.
What will happen if a snail loses its shell?
The snail's shell will get writing on it. What do you think.
What is a snail shell secreted by?
It is secreted by a portion of the snail body called the mantle.
Where does a snail get its shell?
Note: I copied this answer directly from: http://rochester.kidsoutandabout.com/main-columns/nature/snailshells.html Snails are hatched from eggs. When they hatch, they eat most of the shell, but a small part of it stays with them and that is the beginning of their shell. As the snail grows, so does its shell -- in a spiral shape. New shell is added at the opening of the shell. In the center of the spiral is the part of the shell that the snail began life with. The shell is made from several layers. The thin outer layer is made from an organic substance known as conchiolin. The thicker layer underneath is formed from three layers of crystalline calcium carbonate, similar to the chicken egg of which you may be more familiar. The color of the shell depends on the types of food the snail is eating and also the type of snail.
How do mystery snails get their shells?
What a thoughtful question! Snails are hatched from eggs. When they hatch, they eat most of the shell, but a small part of it stays with them and that is the beginning of their shell. As the snail grows, so does its shell -- in a spiral shape. New shell is added at the opening of the shell. In the center of the spiral is the part of the shell that the snail began life with. The shell is made from several layers. The thin outer layer is made from an organic substance known as conchiolin. The thicker layer underneath is formed from three layers of crystalline calcium carbonate, similar to the chicken egg of which you may be more familiar. The color of the shell depends on the types of food the snail is eating and also the type of snail. Snails can live live from 5-10 years. I thought that was pretty amazing! The oldest snail known lived to be 15 years old. Snails are usually considered to be pests. But snails are also very beautiful and fun to watch. Slugs are shell-less snails and eat plants as well. To tell the difference between a slug and a snail track, look to see if the slime trail is a continuous trail; if so, then it is slug. If the trail has breaks in it, it's a snail.
