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Do conch change shell's?
No, conchs do not change shells. They grow and live in the same shell throughout their life. If a conch's shell gets damaged or lost, it can repair or regenerate it to a certain extent, but they do not actively change shells.
Do conch shells have an important role in their ecosystem?
Yes, conch shells play an important role in their ecosystem. They provide shelter for various marine organisms, help with nutrient cycling by breaking down organic matter, and offer protection for conchs themselves from predators. Additionally, conch shells can become part of the substrate, providing a stable surface for attachment of algae and other marine life.
How is conch profitable to man?
they are edible and can be sold and they have PRETTY shells;]
How much does the average conch shell weigh?
Conch shells generally can weigh about five pounds on a full grown conch. The shell continues to thicken as the conch grows so younger conches shells tend to weigh less.
What eats or creates conk shells to the point of engrossing all of it but the opening and bothe parts be alive?
The animal that may create or eat conch shell in this manner is a type of marine snail called the triton snail. Triton snails are known for preying on conch snails and can consume all but the opening and both parts of the conch shell while leaving the conch alive inside.
Do conch change shell's?
No, conchs do not change shells. They grow and live in the same shell throughout their life. If a conch's shell gets damaged or lost, it can repair or regenerate it to a certain extent, but they do not actively change shells.
Are there conch shells in North America?
Yes, there are conch shells in North America. Conch shells are very popular in the Caribbean and Florida.
Where are conch shells found?
Conch shells are found in the Florida Keys which are a group of more than1700 islands
How much conch shells should be kept in a house?
There is no limit as to how many conch shells you should have in your home.
What lives in conch shells?
conchs live in conch hints conch shells they look like snail everyone knows the shell but nobody knows the animal
Why do conch shells go from being pink to white?
From not being in salt water they tend to change color
What do conchiferous creatures have?
Shells...hence; conch.
What colors are conch shells?
Any color
Are conch shells in Lake Michigan?
Conch shells are not native to Lake Michigan, as they are typically found in warm, marine environments, particularly in the Caribbean and tropical areas. Lake Michigan is a freshwater lake, and its ecosystem does not support the habitats required for conch. While it’s possible for shells to be transported to the lake by human activities, any conch shells found there would not be part of the local fauna.
How are conk shells made?
Conk shells are produced by a type of sea snail called the queen conch. These snails have a specialized shell-producing organ that secretes calcium carbonate to create their characteristic spiral shells. The shells grow as the snail grows, forming layers and increasing in size over time.
What animals do hermit crabs get their shells from?
Just about anything that will fit them, such as snail or conch shells.
What are different types of shells?
Paper nautilus, conch shell, whelk shells, british pearl shells, and scallop shells. :)
