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What is the hole in some seashells?

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The shell to the right with a hole through it was hinged to another shell of equal size with an animal living inside (in this case, a clam). Animals with two shells hinged together are known as bivalves. read more

There are many marine snails that have 'drilling' capabilities. For instance, the Atlantic Oyester Drill, Urosalpinx cinerea, has a radula (teeth) which they use to drill through the shell and then eat the inhabitant. read more

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