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A whelk is a kind of sea snail. It is also a gastropod, a soft-bodied invertebrate that is protected by a spiral shell. It eats clams, worms, barnacles and smaller snails. The female lays her eggs in hard capsules.
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What plants and animals eat mussels?
Some are "humans, seastars, seabirds, and by numerous different species of predatory marine gastropods in the family Muricidae, such as the dog whelk"=Courtesy of Wikipedia==-Alaina Age 11=Some are "humans, seastars, seabirds, and by numerous different species of predatory marine gastropods in the family Muricidae, such as the dog whelk"=Courtesy of Wikipedia==-Alaina Age 11=
What kind of animals live in the continental shelf?
The continental shelf is home to a variety of benthic animals that live buried at the bottom of the ocean. Examples of some are, common whelk, blue mussel, Neptune whelk. periwinkle, Yoldia hyperborea, sand gaper, limpet, scallop, chiton, common starfish, green sea urchin, brittlestar, ragworm, pectinaria worm, scaleworm, skeleton shrimp, isopod, barnacle, benthic amphipod
What animals eat freshwater mussles?
fish that live on the bottom of a creek or stream eg: cat fish also can people from LSC please stop posting stuff on here ur not kool and the teachers have been notified!! also racoons eat them.
How does a Dog whelk adapt to it's environment?
Animals do not consciously adapt to their environment. Adaptations come about through mutant variations, most of which are detrimental. However, occasionally a mutation will be beneficial and allow the creature to survive more easily. Such a creature has more chances to procreate and pass on the successful mutation or gene.
How big is the largest seashell in the world?
The world's largest bivalve is Tridacna gigas or the giant clam which can reach more than 3 feet in length. The largest univalve is Syrinx Araunus or the Australian trumpet which can reach a length of approximately 40 inches.
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 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.
Is a whelk a herbivore?
Herbivores! I think...
What eats a dog-whelk?
oystercatchers
What is the Texas seashell?
Lightning Whelk
Is a whelk a type of catfish?
yes it is
Is a dog-whelk a carnivore?
it is a carnivore
