In the depths of the sea, I spin my silk; my home can be a shell, smooth as milk. What am I?
Category: Animal · Difficulty: hard
Hint: Consider a creature that produces pearls.
Answer
A mollusk
Explanation
Mollusks, such as oysters, create pearls and are often found in shells, highlighting their artistic nature.
This is a hard animal riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is A mollusk.
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