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What is the scientific name for the knobbed whelk?
The scientific name for the knobbed whelk is Busycon carica.
How are whelk shells formed?
Whelk shells are formed through a process called biomineralization, where the whelk secretes calcium carbonate and conchiolin to create its shell. The shell grows as the whelk continues to secrete these materials, forming the characteristic spiral shape. The shape and patterns of the shell are influenced by genetic factors as well as environmental conditions during growth.
Is a dog-whelk a carnivore?
Yes, a dog-whelk is a carnivorous marine snail that feeds on other marine invertebrates like mussels and barnacles.
Is a whelk an abiotic factor?
No, a whelk is a living organism and is therefore a biotic factor. Abiotic factors refer to non-living components of an ecosystem, such as temperature, sunlight, and water.
Are whelks carnivores herbivores or omnivores?
A whelk is an animal. The word whelk actually refers to many different kinds of sea snails. Many of the snails are eaten by humans.
Is whelk a producer?
A whelk is a consumer
Is a whelk a animal?
A whelk is a large, edible, marine snail.
When was Dog whelk created?
Dog whelk was created in 1758.
What is a whelk?
A Whelk is an internet marine gasbagotropod historically used by humans for food.
What is the difference between a mussel and a whelk?
A whelk is a snail and a mussel is a bivalve mollusc or clam.
What is the scientific name for the knobbed whelk?
The scientific name for the knobbed whelk is Busycon carica.
What rhymes with melk?
whelk
What state has a lightning whelk as its official state shell?
In 1987, Texas made the lightning whelk its official state shell.
Did the whelk make the shells?
No, whelks do not make shells; rather, they create their shells as they grow. The shell is actually a part of the whelk's body, formed by secretions from a gland in the mantle. As the whelk ages, it adds new layers to its shell, allowing it to grow larger. The shell serves as protection and plays a role in the whelk's overall biology.
What is the Texas seashell?
Lightning Whelk
What eats a dog-whelk?
oystercatchers
Is a whelk a type of catfish?
yes it is
