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Most of the shells found in a desert are fossil evidence that the area was once part of a sea. Some shells were brought by natives who picked them up in trade from other tribes that lived along the coast. They were frequently used to make jewelry.

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How can a rock with a shells in it end up in a desert?

There are two possible ways that sea shells could end up in a desert:1.) The shells are fossil evidence that the region was once covered by sea. 2.) Natives who lived in the interior desert would frequently trade with others on the coast for sea shells that they would then use to make jewelry.


How can a rock with shells in it end up in the desert?

There used to be an ocean where the desert is.


What is the difference between sea shells and fossil shells?

Oh, dude, sea shells are shells you find on the beach, like the ones you pick up and pretend to hear the ocean in. Fossil shells are like ancient sea shells that have been buried for millions of years, so they're basically like the grandpas of sea shells. So, like, sea shells are for collecting, and fossil shells are for, I don't know, impressing your friends with your knowledge of ancient marine life.


Are there sea shells on mountains?

Yes, some mountains were once underwater, so it's possible to find sea shells on mountains. These sea shells are typically found in areas where tectonic activities have pushed the sea floor up to form mountains.


Where does the hermit crab get its shell?

Answer: Usually a sea snail's.


If Leia escaped from the sail barge where would she end up?

She would end up In the desert or in the sarrlack.


Who made up see shells see shells on sea shore?

well first off who cares second of all probably Mary joe Stevens


If you cross the Gobi Desert where will you end up?

Depending upon your direction of travel, you will end up in China or Mongolia.


Why did Sally sell sea shells by the sea shore if you can just pick them up anyway?

Because America is getting fat and is to lazy to bend down and get them


How many square miles are in the arctic desert?

Actually, the Arctic is made up primarily of sea ice and tundra and is not classified as a desert. The Antarctic is a true desert however.


Can crushed sea shells kill bedbugs?

They say the bed bugs are dumb enough and persistent enough to get to their destination regardless of what is in the way. The theory behind the sea shell is that the bed bugs will climb over them essentially committing suicide because the sea shells cut them up and kill them.


How does hermit crabs get thei shell?

They find shells during low tide, that have washed up from sea snails.