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Do sea shells grow?
As the mollusks grows the shell around it grows to accommodate the larger size. There are three layers to a shell, a proteinaceous periosteum, a prismatic layer, and an inner pearly layer.
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.
How do shells help protect animals?
Shells protect prey from pretador.
How do turtles grow?
Honestly I'm not sure that I understand your question. Turtles grow the same way any other living thing grows... taking in nutrients and converting them to energy (calories) which prompts growth. Obviously this is the short simplified version... but it is the same with all living things. We all grow the same way. no-one Leah eats them
What is an organic sedimentary rock made of microscopic shells?
An organic sedimentary rock made of microscopic shells is called limestone. Limestone is mainly composed of calcium carbonate derived from the accumulation of marine organism shells such as shells of foraminifera, coral, and mollusks. Over time, these shells compact and cement together to form solid rock.
Can you grow shells at home?
no you can't grow shells at home but you can find them on the beach
Do snails grow out of their shells?
No, snails do not grow out of their shells. Their shells are part of their body structure and grow along with them. As snails grow, their shells also grow in size to accommodate their increasing body size.
Do shells grow?
no they do not.
How do snails get their shells?
They grow them.
Do tortoises shells grow?
Yes, tortoises' shells do grow. They don't go looking for an abandoned larger shell as they grow, like some sea creatures do. Their shells are attached to their spines.
Can snails detach from there shells?
yes they can because they grow and there shells cAN BE TO SMALL
How do barnacles grow on shells?
in water
What helps the turtle to get in their shell?
Turtles do not 'get into' their shells, they are born in their shells which are part of their bodies (they can not come off) and their shells grow with them.
Why don't oysters and mussels need to shed their shells?
Their shells grow as the organism grows
Where vivid marks grow on quagga?
On their Shells.
Why oyster and mussels need to shed their shells?
Oysters and mussels do not shed their shells. They are bivalve molluscs and their shells grow larger with age.
When do snails grow there shells?
snails are born with tiny bits of shells as the snails grow the shell grows with it twirling round to form the shell. hope this helps :]
