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Normally most use a muscular "foot" to drag themselves around, siphons are often used for digging and the shell itself can be opened and closed to force movements like burrowing or swimming. there are several different kinds of these creatures and each has a unique method adapted for survival.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agohow do bivalves move
they flutter through the water. i don't know how they flutter, though.
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Do Bivalves move using jet propulsion?
Bivalves move by using a blade shaped muscular foot.
Are bivalves carnivores?
No, Bivalves are not toxic. Bivalves are any kind of animal with two shells, like a clam or mollusk. They cannot bite you, or sting you. If you do not cook them when you eat them, you will get food poisoning.
What is the bivalves specific body structure and specific body functions?
There are bivalves in the human cardiovascular system have two "flaps" that help move the blood in one direction and prevent it from flowing back in the incorrect direction.
What is the scientific name for bivalves?
Bivalvia is the scientific name for the bivalves.
Why are bivalves called bivalves?
It has two valves, hence bi....
What mollusk group are suspension feeders?
bivalves
How do bivales move?
Many bivalves have one "foot" made of the same soft material as their bodies, and they use this to push themselves around. Some bivalves, such as scallops, can shoot water from their bodies with enough force to propel them away from any danger.
What eats bivalves?
Humans and some sea animals eat bivalves. Bivalves are marine animals such as clams, scallops, oysters as well as mussels.
What Bivalves Are Grouped In Beds?
There are several common bivalves that are often grouped into beds. Clams, mussels, scallops, and oysters are some of these common bivalves grouped into beds.
Why do bivalves have strong muscles?
Bivalves have strong muscles in order to hold their shells closed.
What do bivalves do when a grain of sand gets in its shell?
When life gives bivalves sand, they make pearls.
What are mollusks that have two shells held together by hinges and strong muscles called?
they are called bivalves .(:
