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Why do periwinkles need shells when the tide goes out?
Periwinkles need shells to protect themselves from desiccation and predators when the tide goes out. The shell acts as a barrier against the harsh environmental conditions of being exposed to air and sunlight, helping to retain moisture. Additionally, the shell provides physical protection from potential threats, such as larger animals. This adaptation is crucial for their survival in intertidal zones where they experience fluctuating conditions.
What are examples of univalves?
Snails, top shells, cones, sundials, tiny augers, Florida augers, murex, olives, tulip shells, cowries, periwinkles, and limpets
Where are periwinkles found?
... common shells found in the ocean or rivers. There are also flowers called "periwinkle" one species is European, another from Madagascar.
What animals have symbiotic relations with periwinkle snails?
Periwinkles will out grow their shells, another creature will then take that shell and the periwinkle will take another old shell. This is an example of symbiosis. :)
Do periwinkles eat seaweed?
Periwinkles eat microscopic algae and plankton.
Do periwinkles live in groups or alone?
Periwinkles live in groups, just like mussels, to retain moisture.
How can periwinkles survive in extreme cold?
Periwinkles survive in extreme colds because they are part of the evergreen family.
Can you eat periwinkles?
yes
Where do periwinkles live?
atlantic ocean
What do periwinkles do?
humans aliens bugs
Are blue periwinkles stuck on rocks?
Blue periwinkles a stuck onto rocks by a string of dried mucas which acts like a glue.
Where will periwinkles grow?
Periwinkles typically grow along rocky shorelines, tide pools, and in salt marshes. They are commonly found in temperate regions around the world. Periwinkles thrive in intertidal zones where they can feed on algae and other plant material.
