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 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.
Whelks are marine gastropod mollusks that can be found in oceans around the world, typically living in shallow coastal waters. They are often found on sandy or rocky substrates, where they feed on mollusks, crustaceans, and other small marine animals.
No, whelks do not have a backbone. They are mollusks, which means they belong to a class of invertebrates that lack a spinal column. Instead, whelks have a hard shell that protects their soft body.
yes as whelks are not a plant they are therefore consumers :-)
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.
Dog whelks eat barnacles , tube worms and mussels so there you have im your hero.
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it is a carnivore
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yes they do