Lightning Whelk

Sinistrofulgur sinistrum

The Lightning Whelk is a special sea snail with a beautiful spiral shell. It lives in sandy areas along the coast and is known for its unique left-handed shell twist!

生息地: Coastal areas

外見

The Lightning Whelk has a distinctive left-twisting, conical shell, usually greyish-white or tan, adorned with dark purplish-brown 'lightning bolt' streaks. Its aperture is large and oval.

AnimaliaMolluscaGastropodaNeogastropodaBusyconidaeSinistrofulgur
Lightning Whelk
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Lightning Whelk

カテゴリ

Invertebrate

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Empty whelk shells often become homes for hermit crabs, giving them a safe place to live!

Lightning Whelks lay their eggs in long, papery strands that look like a string of discs!

The zigzag stripes on its shell look just like lightning, giving it its awesome name!

This whelk is a 'lefty'! Its shell twists counter-clockwise, which is super rare for snails!

特殊能力

能力

Twisted Shell Shield

Lightning Whelk has a unique left-twisting shell that makes it difficult for right-handed predators to open or hold them.

能力

Protective Door

Lightning Whelk can retract its soft body into its shell and close a hard 'door' (operculum) that helps them stay safe from danger.

能力

Burrowing Power

Lightning Whelk can quickly dig into sandy seafloors using its strong muscular foot, which helps them hide from predators and ambush prey.

能力

Shell-Prying Strength

Lightning Whelk uses its powerful foot to pry open the shells of clams and oysters, helping them get to their tasty meal inside.

サイズと詳細

長さ
40 cm
体重
700 g
寿命
10 年

食性と食事

A mighty hunter, this sea snail uses its powerful foot to pry open shellfish for a tasty meal!

主な食物

  • hard clams
  • oysters
  • razor clams
  • other bivalves

採餌方法

  • Pursuit

生態系とのつながり

eats

Hard Clam

Mercenaria mercenaria

a primary food source for the whelk

eats

Eastern Oyster

Crassostrea virginica

another favorite meal for the whelk

eaten by

Blue Crab

Callinectes sapidus

crabs may prey on smaller or injured whelks

eaten by

Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Caretta caretta

sea turtles can crush and eat whelk shells

特徴

別名

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コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Be careful when exploring the beach; always watch where you step!

よくある質問

Lightning Whelkの長さは何ですか?

40 cm

Lightning Whelkの体重は何ですか?

700 g

Lightning Whelkの寿命は何ですか?

10 年

Lightning Whelkは何を食べますか?

A mighty hunter, this sea snail uses its powerful foot to pry open shellfish for a tasty meal!

Lightning Whelkは通常どこに生息していますか?

Coastal areas

Lightning Whelkはどのように狩りをしますか?

Pursuit

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