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Whelks live all over the world. They can be found in the waters of the USA, British Isles, Belgium, Netherlands, Scotland, West Indies, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.
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What do Channeled Whelks eat?
Channeled Whelks are carnivorous and primarily feed on bivalves such as mussels and clams. They use their strong shell-crushing radula to puncture and consume the soft tissues of their prey. They may also scavenge on dead marine organisms.
What are whelk?
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.
What eats barnacles?
Barnacles are preyed upon by several animals, including starfish, crabs, snails, fish, and birds. These predators use various methods like crushing, pecking, or scraping to feed on barnacles. Additionally, sea otters are also known to consume barnacles as part of their diet.
What sea animal uses tongue to drill holes in clam shells?
Whelks; a group of marine snails use their radula to drill a hole through the side of other mollusks, then kill them so that they relax and the shell can then be opened and the contents eaten.
Where do pigs live if they don't live in a farm?
If a pig doesn't live in a farm then it will live on mud.
Why are fishes and whelks suited to live in a rock pool?
There is food and there are minerals (from the rocks) to nourish the fish and the whelks
Do whelks have a backbone?
No, whelks do not have a backbone. They are mollusks, which means they belong to a class of invertebrates that lack a spinal column. Instead, whelks have a hard shell that protects their soft body.
Is a whelk a producer or a consumer?
yes as whelks are not a plant they are therefore consumers :-)
Do small fish eat whelks?
Small fish generally do not eat whelks, as whelks are marine snails with hard shells that are difficult for fish to consume. However, some predatory fish may prey on juvenile whelks or their eggs. In contrast, small fish typically feed on plankton, smaller invertebrates, or plant material rather than larger, shelled organisms like whelks.
What do dog-whelks eat?
Dog whelks eat barnacles , tube worms and mussels so there you have im your hero.
Why are whelks suited to live in a rock pool?
Whelks are well-suited to live in rock pools due to their ability to tolerate varying salinity and temperature levels, which can fluctuate significantly in these environments. Their hard, protective shells help prevent desiccation and provide defense against predators. Additionally, whelks are efficient scavengers and predators, allowing them to thrive on the diverse food sources available in rock pools. Their adaptability to both aquatic and semi-aquatic conditions enhances their survival in this unique habitat.
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
