Buccinum undatum, the common whelk or the waved buccinum, is a large, edible marine gastropod in the family Buccinidae, the "true whelks". [1]

2024年11月30日 · The common northern whelk (Buccinum undatum) has a stout pale shell about 8 cm (3 inches) long and is abundant in North Atlantic waters. For fulgur whelks, see conch; for rock whelks, see murex.

Whelks are any of several carnivorous sea snail species [1] with a swirling, tapered shell. Many are eaten by humans, such as the common whelk of the North Atlantic.

2024年8月12日 · The Northern Whelk, scientifically known as Neptunea despecta, is a notable sea snail found in Arctic and Northern Atlantic waters. This large gastropod is known for its distinct features and economic significance, making it an interesting species for marine enthusiasts and researchers alike.

The waved whelk, or com­mon north­ern whelk, can be found in the North At­lantic along the coast­line of North Amer­ica from New Jer­sey north­ward, the coast­line of Green­land, the coast­line of Eu­rope from France north­ward, the coast­lines of Nor­way, the British Isles, Ice­land, and the coast­lines of some is­lands in the ...

2024年12月24日 · The common northern whelk (Buccinum undatum) has a stout pale shell about 8 cm (3 inches) long and is abundant in North Atlantic waters. For fulgur whelks, see conch; for rock whelks, see murex.

These egg masses are attached to objects such as kelp stalks. Miniature whelks hatch out of these capsules. These egg cases are often called 'fisherman's soap' because they produce a lathery secretion when rubbed with water. Common names: 'northern whelk', 'edible whelk', and 'European whelk' Predators: cod, wolfish, sea stars, and man

2025年1月12日 · Unlike their Caribbean relative the conch (which are herbivores), northern whelks are actually predators that feast on clams, mussels, and scallops. The commercial whelk fishery is so large that it actually supports a secondary commercial fishery for horseshoe crabs, the preferred bait of commercial whelk fisherman.

Common off all British coasts. Distributed from Iceland and Norway to Bay of Biscay and throughout the North Atlantic. Occasionally intertidal but mainly subtidal down to 1200 m. Found on muddy sand, gravel and also rock. Sometimes present in brackish waters. From low water to 1200m. Stout shell up to 10 cm in height.

Whelks are carnivorous predators and active scavengers. They use chemo-sensors to sense food in the water. When searching for food they extend a tube (siphon) to funnel water into the...