Knobbed Whelk
Busycon carica
Adult knobbed whelks inhabit shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and sandy bays of the western Atlantic. They are slow-moving predators and scavengers that commonly feed on clams, oysters, and other mollusks. Using a strong proboscis and rasping radula, an adult can bore through or work into the shell of prey.
- Type
- Shell / Water
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Knobbed Whelk