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What is a rock pool food web?
Crabs eat green seaweed Whelks eat red seaweed Small fish eat shrimps Shrimps eat plankton Animal plankton eats plant plankton Sea anemones eat plankton Shore crabs eat shrimps and small fish Crabs eat whelk Small fish eats sea anemones Seagulls eat small fish and crabs
What eats mud whelks?
sprats eat whelk and so do limpets i hope this helps you for your food web and i hope you enjoy this info
What do dog-whelks eat?
Dog whelks eat barnacles , tube worms and mussels so there you have im your hero.
Do dog whelks eat seaweed?
No
Do small fish eat whelks?
Small fish generally do not eat whelks, as whelks are marine snails with hard shells that are difficult for fish to consume. However, some predatory fish may prey on juvenile whelks or their eggs. In contrast, small fish typically feed on plankton, smaller invertebrates, or plant material rather than larger, shelled organisms like whelks.
Are whelks a crustaceans?
No, whelks are not crustaceans; they are a type of marine snail belonging to the class Gastropoda. Unlike crustaceans, which are part of the class Malacostraca and include animals like crabs and shrimp, whelks have a soft body and a coiled shell. They are mollusks and are known for their distinctive spiral shells and predatory behavior.
Whelks fit in food chain?
Whelks are typically carnivores that feed on small mollusks, crustaceans, and other invertebrates. They are preyed upon by larger predators such as fish, crabs, and sea otters. Whelks play a role as both predator and prey in the marine food chain, helping to maintain the balance of the ecosystem.
Who eats the mulberry whelks?
Mulberry whelks, also known as Nucella lapillus, are primarily consumed by various marine predators, including sea stars, crabs, and some species of fish. Birds, particularly shorebirds, also feed on them by breaking open their shells. Additionally, humans in some cultures may harvest and eat them as a seafood delicacy.
Do Whelks eat seaweed?
Dog whelks are marine snails that are carnivorous. They eat mainly mussels and barnacle and not seaweed. The scientific name for dog whelks is Nucella lapillus.
Did crabs eat dead human body?
yes, crabs are barbarians!! eat them! yes, crabs are barbarians!! eat them! yes, crabs are barbarians!! eat them! yes, crabs are barbarians!! eat them! yes, crabs are barbarians!! eat them!
Does a octopus eat a seal?
Negative; not any octopus that I have ever heard of. Bottom-dwelling octopuses main source of food is crabs, polychaete worms, and other molluscs such as whelks and clams. As for open-ocean octopuses, they eat mainly prawns, fish and other cephalopods.
Do shrimps eat whelks?
Yes, some species of shrimp can eat whelks, particularly when they are smaller or in vulnerable stages. Shrimps are opportunistic feeders and may prey on various invertebrates, including whelks, if the opportunity arises. However, the diet of shrimp can vary widely depending on their species and habitat.
