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They grow in spiky shells because of defence matters. Animals will eat conkers, animals such as squirrels, badgers ect. WARNING! do not pick up conkers as they can poke into your skin and may cause bleeding!
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Why do conkers only grow in Autumn?
conkers are a fruit. they have fruit inside so they will get mushy on the inside if they are growing in the summer and squirrels will also eat them however they cant grow in the winter either because it would be cold and the inside wouldn't be able to grow properly, that's why they grow in the autumn only.
What kind of trees grow conkers?
1) collect a conker2) Place some crocks at the base of a pot then neatly fill it with soil, mixed with compost3)Plant the conker 2cm deep then cover it up with soil and compost4) water it well5) Put the pot in a shady place in the garden for winterAdviceYou will need to wait until the spring to see the conker tree has sprouted.You can grow the tree in a pot as long as you keep repotting it into a bigger pot whenever it gets too cramped. It is worth planting up several conkers in case some don't work.
What type of tree do conkers grow into?
Conkers come from the horse chestnut.
When you first pluck your eye brows do they grow back spiky?
No the just grow back normal and will eventually grow back to normal and you have to pluck them about every 5 to 6 months or some peoples grow faster than others but no they dont grow back spiky.
Can you grow shells at home?
no you can't grow shells at home but you can find them on the beach
Do shells grow?
no they do not.
How do you get snails out of their shell?
You don't. Snails grow to their shells through a thin layer of skin. If you pick them from their shells you may very well kill or injure them.
How do snails get their shells?
They grow them.
What makes sea shells grow?
The animal inside them. As the animal grows the shell must be grown to protect it.
Do tortoises shells grow?
Yes, tortoises' shells do grow. They don't go looking for an abandoned larger shell as they grow, like some sea creatures do. Their shells are attached to their spines.
Can snails detach from there shells?
yes they can because they grow and there shells cAN BE TO SMALL
How do barnacles grow on shells?
in water
