Conch facts snails with attitude Animal Fact Files

Conchs (pronounced either "kahn-k" or "kahn-ch") are snails and need their shells in order to survive. They're able to cap themselves inside their shells using the lid-like structure called the 'operculum'. In "true" conchs, this may also be used for stabbing! True conchs are typically able to be identified by a notch in their shells though this isn't always apparent. Some species have smooth shells while others have spiked shells. These shells are used by humans for jewelry, anchors, and more!

Scientific Name: Family - Strombidae
Range: tropical to subtropical waters worldwide
Size: 2 to more than 15 inches (5-38cm) in shell length
Diet: algae, plankton, detritus
Lifespan: up to 25 years in larger species

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