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In Lord of the Flies, the conch shell was used to call all the boys together. In this respect, it is a symol of unity. It was laso held by the person speaking, which was a rule. This makes it a symbol of order and reasonable thinking. When it is destroyed it symbolises the loss of all sensible thinking and the start of total anarchy.
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Are conchs herbivores?
the conch is a shell, it doesn't eat. but the snails that live inside conchs are genrally herbivores yes.
Do conch change shell's as they grow?
A conchs shell grows along with the shell. They also change color to show the age of the conch.
Is a conch a vetabrate?
No, a conch is not a vertebrate. Conchs are marine mollusks with a spiral shell, belonging to the phylum Mollusca. Vertebrates, on the other hand, are animals with a backbone.
How are conch formed?
Conchs are formed through a process where the animal creates a shell by extracting calcium carbonate from the water and secreting it on the outer surface of its body. As the conch grows, it continuously adds material to its shell, which ultimately forms the characteristic spiral structure.
What lives in conch shells?
conchs live in conch hints conch shells they look like snail everyone knows the shell but nobody knows the animal
What do queen conchs like to do?
Queen Conch (Strombus gigas)The queen conch is a large, marine, gastropod mollusk. Mollusks (from the Latin word molluscus, meaning "soft") are a phylum of invertebrates with over 100,000 known species.Mollusks are soft-bodied animals that may have a hard external shell composed of calcium carbonate, a hard internal shell, or no shell at all. Queen conchs have an external, spiral-shaped shell with a glossy pink or orange interior.The majority of mollusks, including queen conch, are of the Class Gastropoda, whose name translates from Latin as "stomach foot." Other types of mollusks include oysters, clams, octopus, and squid.Queen conchs achieve full size at about 3-5 years of age, growing to a maximum of about 12 inches (30.4 cm) long and weighing about 5 pounds (2.3 kg).Queen conchs have separate sexes and reproduce through internal fertilization. After mating, females lay long egg masses that contain hundreds of thousands of eggs, which hatch after about 5 days. Larvae then spend about 18-40 days floating and feeding in the "plankton" before settling to the bottom and metamorphosing into the adult form. Once in their benthic, adult form, they graze on algae and detritus.The queen conch is a long-lived species, generally reaching 20-30 years old; however, the lifespan has been estimated as up to 40 years.Queen conchs are prized for both their edible meat and attractive shell.HabitatThe queen conch lives in sand, seagrass bed, and coral reef habitats. It is found in warm, shallow water and is generally not found deeper than 70 feet (21 m).Queen Conch Range Map(click for larger view PDF)DistributionThe queen conch is found throughout the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico, and ranges as far north as Bermuda and as far south as Brazil.Population TrendsQueen conch abundance is declining throughout the species's range as a result of overfishing and poaching. Populations of the species in Honduras, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic, in particular, are currently being exploited at rates that may be unsustainable.ThreatsThere has been increasing concern about the conch fishery as populations have been depleted. Queen conch meat is used mainly for consumption but is also used as fishing bait. A by-product of the meat trade are conch shells, which are used for jewelry or sold as curios. Trade from many Caribbean countries is known or suspected to be unsustainable, and illegal harvest, including fishing of the species in foreign waters and subsequent illegal international trade, is a common and widespread problem in the region (Theile 2001)
Information for conch?
The conch is a type of mollusk with a spiral, colorful, and sturdy shell that is commonly found in tropical seas. It is used both as a food source and in the creation of decorative items. Conchs are known for their role in marine ecosystems as scavengers and for their ability to produce pearls.
How do conchs get their food?
Conchs aren't alive they are shells of X-large hermit crabs or X-large sea snails
How big do fighting conchs get?
big
Are conchs poisonous?
No, they simply mollusks.
How do you get a horse conch out of the shell to eat?
It is not recommended to eat a horse conch as they are poisonous. Additionally, horse conchs are protected in some regions, so it is important to check local regulations before attempting to harvest or consume them.
What are 3 gastropods?
snails, conchs, and slugs
