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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
Is a dog-whelks a carnivore?
it is a carnivore
Is dog whelks a herbivore or a carnivore?
no
Are dog whelks herbivores or carnivores?
there hierborvores
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.
How can you tell a dog whelk from a periwinkle?
Dog whelks and periwinkles can be distinguished by their shell shapes and features. Dog whelks usually have elongated, conical shells with a more pronounced spiral pattern and a pointed apex, while periwinkles possess a more rounded, dome-shaped shell with a smooth texture and a flattened top. Additionally, dog whelks often have a larger and more robust shell compared to the smaller, more delicate periwinkle. Observing these characteristics can help identify each species accurately.
Do dog whelks eat barnacles?
Yes, dog whelks are known to feed on barnacles. They use their radula (a toothed tongue-like organ) to scrape and drill into the barnacle's shell to access their soft internal tissues. This feeding behavior helps control barnacle populations in intertidal areas.
Can you eat Dog Whelks?
The dog whelk is a type of carnivorous sea snail. They are not generally used for human consumption but instead are harvested and used in the production of red-purple and violet dyes.
Do whelks have a backbone?
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.
What do dog whelks feed upon?
Dog whelks primarily feed on bivalve mollusks, such as clams and mussels. They use their specialized radula to bore holes into the shells of their prey, allowing them to access the soft tissue inside. In addition to bivalves, they may also consume other marine invertebrates. Their feeding habits play a significant role in controlling the populations of their prey species in intertidal ecosystems.
Is a whelk a producer or a consumer?
yes as whelks are not a plant they are therefore consumers :-)
