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Cowrie Food: As a group, cowries eat a wide variety of things from algae, sponges to scavenging and carnivorous cowries. Each has a radula adapted to its particular prey. Most cowries live in the intertidal zone, hiding during the day and emerging to feed at night.
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The problem is compounded by the fact that these cowries eat an aposymbiotic gorgonian that is very difficult to keep alive in captivity. And other hardy gorgonians are not eaten/accepted readily. Alas, neither the host or parasite belong in captivity with most aquarists.>;
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Cowries have shells that inspire collectors, but the living animal is equally interesting. ... My wife and I gave these shells as ‘favours’ wrapped in tulle at our wedding (back in the 1970’s), and an ageing Aunt-in-law tried to eat one, thinking they were sugared almonds. She broke a tooth and was not very amused.
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The flamingo tongue is a member of a group of snails known as cowries. These snails are of great interest to shell collectors because of their beautiful shells. ... Most cowries eat algae and dead animals although some species will eat corals.
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The flamingo tongue is a member of a group of snails known as cowries. These snails ore of great interest to shell collectors because of their beautiful shells. The shells have a very shiny and polished appearance. ... Most cowries eat algae and dead animals although some species will eat corals.
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Cowries eat algae and control them from getting out of hand. The cowry has an important role in the intertidal by keeping a leash on algae as it feeds on them. If cowries don’t show up for work, algae may take over smothering the other organisms.
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"Cowries will eat all the loose or unwanted algae in their tank, and if you have several tanks then you can move your cowry to the tank that most needs the algae removed. The cowries will also eat leftover foods, so if you have any tidbits of leftover shrimp from feeding your puffers, they will eat them right up.
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The problem is compounded by the fact that these cowries eat an aposymbiotic gorgonian that is very difficult to keep alive in captivity. And other hardy gorgonians are not eaten/accepted readily. Alas, neither the host or parasite belong in captivity with most aquarists.>;
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Link to this answer ... Similar questions: How can a cowrie be described? What are the physical attributes of cowries? [ Hide these questions ... Cowries abundant in what region?
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