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Whelks have been found in the fossil record dating back over 100 million years, indicating their presence since ancient times. In terms of modern discovery, whelks have likely been harvested for food and admired for their shells for thousands of years throughout human history across different cultures and regions.
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Is dog whelks a herbivore or a carnivore?
no
Whats some info on Lightning whelks?
Lightning whelks are large predatory sea snails found in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Atlantic coast of the United States. They have distinctive spiral shells with spiky knobs and can reach lengths of up to 16 inches. Lightning whelks feed on mollusks and are known for their scavenging behavior.
Whelks fit in food chain?
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.
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.
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Where do whelks live?
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.
Is a whelk a producer or a consumer?
yes as whelks are not a plant they are therefore consumers :-)
How does a whelk move?
Whelks are found commonly on Mudflat, and sandy beaches estuary where they feed on Cockles as their main food source thus Whelks move by their muscular foot which is similar to the cocokls adaptation which allows them to feed on other organisms and stay away from predators.
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
Does a whelks change its shell?
yes
Is a dog-whelks a carnivore?
it is a carnivore
Is dog whelks a herbivore or a carnivore?
no
Do dog whelks have blood?
yes they do
Are dog whelks herbivores or carnivores?
there hierborvores
Are whelks primary consumers?
Herbivores! I think...
Is a knobbed whelk a live animal?
Yeah, they are. Look up Knobbed Whelks on the internet. You will find many websites that say there are such things. I found about ten in total.
