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Whelks
What are the adaptations of whelk?
Its adaptations include a modified radula (a toothed chitinous structure) to bore holes in the shells of prey, complemented by an organ on the foot wh...
Where do whelks live?
The common whelk lives on sandy seabeds below the low tide mark. It is the largest sea snail found in our seas and therefore the largest snail shell y...
What is the difference between a mussel and a whelk?
How do you identify a whelk?What does a common whelk look like?What is a whelk?Can you eat all of a whelk?Are whelks poisonous?Are whelks and conchs ...
How big are whelks?
Whelks have a spiraled shell which varies in size and shape. These animals can vary in size from under an inch in length (shell length) to more than 2...
Are whelks a carnivore?
Whelks are carnivores and scavengers in temperate waters, feeding on bivalves and on dead animals and detritus. They crawl around like a snail, using ...
What are whelk?
What does whelk taste like?What is a whelk and what does it eat?Are whelks the same as snails?Are whelks bad for you?Can you eat raw whelks?Where can...
What do the dogwelks eat?
The dog whelk feeds on mussels and barnacles by boring through their shells. It then injects enzymes to digest the prey within its shell, sucking the ...
Are whelks carnivores?
Whelks are carnivores and scavengers in temperate waters, feeding on bivalves and on dead animals and detritus. They crawl around like a snail, using ...
Is a dog whelk a producer or consumer?
Is whelk a producer or consumer?What do dog whelk eat?What is a dog snail?Are dog whelks edible?Are whelk consumers?What is a food chain producer?Is ...