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Cone shells have converted the rasping radular teeth of other gastropods into deadly darts capable of stopping a fish in its tracks - a skill you need if you are a slow shell with a taste for fast-moving flesh. Loaded with venom which is, in some cases, quite capable of killing a human, the darts are shot from a long distensible nose called a proboscis. Different species feed on worms.
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What kingdom does cone shell belong?
Cone shells belong to the Kingdom Animalia, within the phylum Mollusca. They are marine gastropod mollusks known for their beautifully colored shells and potent venom used for hunting prey.
What is conotoxin and which reef animal uses it?
conotoxin is a neurotoxin. cone snail use it for immobilization of the prey.
What shape are Cone Snails?
The shells of cone snails are shaped roughly like an ice-cream cone.
How do sharks capture prey?
sharks capture their prey by smelling and also by scary them
What do cone shells live on?
they live on pie
Are cone shells invetebrate's?
Yes, they are mollusks as well
How do shells help protect animals?
Shells protect prey from pretador.
What are cone shaped shells?
They have either a very thin or thick colourful cone shaped shell of varying stripes or speckled appearance. These shells can be very attractive and because of this, may be picked up by the unwary, especially children.
How does an horse capture its prey?
Um ... horses eat grass. They don't capture prey. Maybe you are thinking of another animal.
What do cone shells eat?
Some carnivorous snails are cannibalistic, while others scavenge off of dead animals. The Janthina Snails are known to feed on the Portuguese Man O' War. Other carnivorous snails prey on crustaceans, fish, and other invertebrates.
Does a bullfrog capture prey by distracting it?
no
What is the function of nematocyst?
prey capture
