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No, their shells actually grow with them, which is pretty cool. A younger snail will have a very small shell while an older snails will have a bigger shell.
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Do snails change their shells?
snails have an exoskeleton as all other molluscs do, which is what we call a shell. These shells unlike other animal tissues are not made of cells, rather they are composed mostly of calcium carbonate and a little protein.
Where have the snails gone when you find empty shells?
died
What is the name of hard dorset limestone made from shells of snails?
dolostone. dolostone.
Why is Air important to soil?
Shells plants o grow
Which group of protists possess calcium carbonate shells?
Foraminiferans (or forams) are single-celled protists with a calcium carbonate (CaCO3) shell around their plasma membrane. ***Straight out of my biology text book
How do snails get their shells?
They grow them.
When do snails grow there shells?
snails are born with tiny bits of shells as the snails grow the shell grows with it twirling round to form the shell. hope this helps :]
Can snails detach from there shells?
yes they can because they grow and there shells cAN BE TO SMALL
Do snails have to move into larger shells as they grow?
No, a snails's shell grows with the snail. They grow their own shell/
Why do snails find other shells if they can make them?
Snails grow a shell that stays with them their entire life. They don't find larger ones as they grow.
CAN WATER SNAILS GROW THEIR SHELLS BACK?
No, a sea snail can't grow its shell back.
Can snails grow back their shells?
No, snails cannot grow back their shells; the shell wall is attached to the organs and blood supply of the snail. If the shell were to be removed, the snails would die soon after.
Are snails slugs?
they are still slugs No, because slugs don't have shells on the outside of their body, they do have shells on the inside of their body though. Snails have shells on the outside and they don't grow out of their shells.
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 does a water snail live?
There are snails who live in freshwater and snails that live in saltwater. Snails grow their shells as they grow to house them and provide protection. For added protection they will sometimes bury themselves or slip into small cracks and crevices to hide.
Do snails come out of their shells?
Snails do not shed their shell their shell is apart of their body. A snail shell will grow with the snail. I currently have 3 snails but in spring i hope they breed! I know they dont need to mate but the type i have do.. ;) i hope i helped good luck if u have a snail... ;)
How are the snails and slugs different from each other?
snails have shells slugs don't it is obvious
