William M. Frank wrote:
 
> S. gigas are vegetarians.  They feed on a wide variety of algae (marine
> plants), as well as decomposing organic matter called detritus.
> They select delicate, thin and filamentous algae which are easy to
> digest, rather than the coarser varities (Ref: The Queen Conch by
> Katherine D. Orr and Carl J. Berg, Jr.)
>
> Having said that, I have known fisherman to actually hook and land
> the species while bottom fishing in Key West with a dead shrimp for
> bait.  It didn't happen often - but it did happen.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bill Frank
> 1865 Debutante Dr.
> Jacksonville, Florida 32246
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> > Constantine Mifsud wrote:
> >
> > > What do these Strombus gigas eat?
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> > > Constantine Mifsud
> > > 4, Shepherds' Str.,
> > > Rabat RBT 02,
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 Thanks Bill.
 
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