| Starved whelks were provided with empty mussel shells so that sun-exposure was similar for both treatment groups. |
| Think of molluscs and chances are it is shellfish such as limpets, whelks, scallops and mussels that spring to mind. |
| Abalone does not have a blood-clotting mechanism, and even if slightly damaged it will continue to bleed until found by scavenging whelks. |
| Predatory snails, including Oyster Drills, whelks, sponges, especially the Boring Sponges, and fish all find oysters a tasty treat. |
| So I piled Darren and Rob into the car and we headed down to Margate for some whelks and jellied eels. |
| Even I, who entered not knowing an egg cockle from a dosinia, came out savvy of tooth shells and lightning whelks. |
