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What is something besides fish that you'd see in an aquarium in somebody's home?
Plants Rocks Turtle Shells Snail Frog
Are shells metamorphic rocks?
No, shells are biomaterial, not rocks.
Why is there sand in the ocean?
because the rocks and shells on the shore break down and create sand and then the waves collect it.
Are shells rock?
No, shells are biomaterial, not rocks.
Do birds eat pebbles?
No, but many of them will drop mollusks ONTO rocks to break the shells open so they can eat the animal inside!
What rocks are in limestone?
shells
What are rocks called when they are formed by sand rocks and shells?
Rocks formed from sand, rocks, and shells are known as sedimentary rocks. Sandstones, mudstones, and limestone are common examples of sedimentary rocks that can be formed from these materials.
How do animals use rocks as tools?
Birds have gizzards that rely on small pebbles to help grind the food they ingest. The human animals' use of rocks is breathtaking in scope. Sea otters use rocks to break shells of sea creatures before eating them.
Do shells turn into sand?
Shells do not turn into sand. Sand is generally formed from the breakdown and erosion of rocks, while shells are the hard outer coverings of marine animals made primarily of calcium carbonate. Shells can contribute to the makeup of sand as they break down over time, but they do not directly transform into sand.
Are clam shells sedimentary rocks?
Yes, clam shells are made of calcium carbonate, which is a common mineral found in sedimentary rocks like limestone. Over time, these shells can become compressed and buried, eventually forming sedimentary rocks through the process of lithification.
What happens when sea shells break down?
When sea shells break down, they can release calcium carbonate into the ocean, contributing to the composition of marine sediments. This process helps regulate ocean pH levels and provides nutrients for marine organisms. Over time, the broken down shells may also contribute to the formation of new sedimentary rocks.
Are shells a type of rock?
only if a turtle counts to 5 Real answer, no they aren't. Shells are made of minerals such as calcium, which molluscs derive from thei environment. The only shells that could be classed as rock aren't really shells at all but fossilised remains of them- fossils being the imprints left behind in sedimentary rocks by prehistoric animals and plants after their real remains have rotted away.
