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Whelk

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A whelk is a sea snail.

Whelk at the wreck of SAS Pietermaritzburg P7260797.JPG
Whelk at the wreck of SAS Pietermaritzburg P7260797.JPG
It has a big, swirl shell. It likes to eat other sea life. People in many places eat them for food.
Whelks at a fish market in Japan.jpg
Whelks at a fish market in Japan.jpg
They are very interesting! Have you seen a shell like this?

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Whelk at the wreck of SAS...
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