nail species has a larger shell area

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Which of the snail species has a larger shell area?

(A) Murex

(B) Nerita

**Question 4**

What is the aperture of a snail’s shell?
- Opening in the shell which leads to the interior
- Grooves on the surface of the snail
- Gradient of colors observed on the shell

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**Question 5**

![Images of Nerita tessellata and Murex beaui]

Nerita tessellata | Murex beaui

Which of the two species (Nerita or Murex) has the largest aperture relative to the size of the shell? What is its lifestyle?
- Murex, surface crawler
- Nerita, surface crawler
- Murex, grasper
- Nerita, grasper
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 4** What is the aperture of a snail’s shell? - Opening in the shell which leads to the interior - Grooves on the surface of the snail - Gradient of colors observed on the shell --- **Question 5** ![Images of Nerita tessellata and Murex beaui] Nerita tessellata | Murex beaui Which of the two species (Nerita or Murex) has the largest aperture relative to the size of the shell? What is its lifestyle? - Murex, surface crawler - Nerita, surface crawler - Murex, grasper - Nerita, grasper
**Question 2:**

How do "surface crawler" snails defend against predators?  
- Develop a large relative aperture area  
- Grow large shells with spines  
- Develop a chemical weapon  

**Question 3:**

How do "grasper" snails fasten to the shore rocks against the waves?  
- Uses the hardness of its shell to withstand the force of waves  
- Secretes a sticky chemical on its foot  
- Uses its muscular foot to grasp to the rock surface
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 2:** How do "surface crawler" snails defend against predators? - Develop a large relative aperture area - Grow large shells with spines - Develop a chemical weapon **Question 3:** How do "grasper" snails fasten to the shore rocks against the waves? - Uses the hardness of its shell to withstand the force of waves - Secretes a sticky chemical on its foot - Uses its muscular foot to grasp to the rock surface
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