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Shells that an animal lives in but is not connected physically or by DNA are not living. Shells on animals such as turtles are a part of a living thing, like human's toenails. Like nails, shells can grow to accomodate the animal. However, the shell is not a separate organism from the turtle.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoA seashell itself is a non-living structure of minerals and organic compounds. However, the shell is created by, maintained, and part of, a living (or dead) mollusc, usually a bivalve. Not all molluscs create seashells, though (cephalopods such as squid and octopi don't have shells).
However, some shells, such as those of turtles or arthropods, are living parts of the animal.
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∙ 15y agoNo, not shells that are, like, unattached. But ones that are closed and won't open are alive!
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∙ 11y agoA shell is not a living thing, but it is made out of organic materials
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∙ 6y agoIf its mouth is not open then it is alive
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∙ 6y agoNo... The shell is made of calcium.
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∙ 13y agoSnail
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How do living things affect the amount of calcium and silica in the oceans?
Well crustaceans make their shells from calcium carbonate, and when they die it puts extra calcium into the environment.
Which elements have incomplete penultimate shells?
The transition elements have their penultimate shells incomplete
How many shells are in an element in the sixth row of the periodic table?
6 shells. The first row on the periodic table has 1 shell The second row has 2 shells The third row has 3 shells ... The seventh row has 7 shells. You get the idea :)
How many electron shells does the largest atom have?
The largest atom is calcium which has 4 shells.
Elements with complete outer shells?
Elements with complete outer shells are Noble Gases.
Are shells living or nonliving?
The shells themselves are non-living.
Are crab shells called living things?
No
What element is stored in the shells and skeletons of living organisms?
Calcium are the main composite of shells and bones.
Do shells decompose?
Shells cannot 'decompose' in the biological sense of the word. Only living organisms that have died can be 'decomposed' by 'decomposers'. Shells are made by living organisms but they are themselves non-living objects. They will physically erode, crumble, and be reduced to fine particles, but will remain chemically the same as they started.
Why is a pile of clam shells not a population?
A pile of clam shells is not a population because they are not living things so they can not be a population
Can you take sea shells from Mexico to the US?
As long as these are just shells - meaning no living animals inside them - you will be OK.
What is limestone's past?
It was the skeletons/shells of living animals and plants.
Are shells non-living things?
a shell is the skeleton of a snail on the OUTSIDE.some sea creatures also have shells mostly to protect themselves. you find shells because the creature has out grown it or died
Do toads eat shells?
NO because toads only eat living thing !
Are Growth rings are found on both living and fossil clam shells?
Yes
Why was it bad for soldiers fighting in the war?
Living conditions. It's not the bullets and shells, it's the living conditions...24/7.
How does hermit crab protects itself?
Hermit crabs protect themselves by the shells they live in. By living in shells they are able to hide in them, away from predators.
