whelk in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

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They may have believed the sinistral nature of the lightning whelk shell made it a sacred object.
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These middens, which are up to 12,000 years old, consist mainly of the remnants of pipis and whelk shells.
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Three main species of marine shells have been identified as being used as cups for the black drink, lightning whelk, emperor helmet, and the horse conch.
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The aperture is usually crenulated in mature dog whelks, less often in juveniles.
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It feeds on mussels, whelks and urchins.
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The benefit in this model is the success rate of cracking the whelks shell, while the primary cost is the energy spent flying.
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The mulberry whelk does not usually move around much when there are both crevices in which to hide and prey species in the vicinity.
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Shell columella (the central column of a conch or whelk shell, often used as a hammer) and tools with shark's teeth have also been found.
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Channeled whelks prefer sandy, shallow, intertidal or subtidal areas, and can be common in these habitats.
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Whelks suspended in net bags in the well could live for a while due to circulating fresh water.
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