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Clams close their shells with powerful adductor muscles which pull the two valves together. A springy ligament at the hinge pulls the shell open when the muscles relax. Just like us, the clam needs to use nerve cells to signal the muscle to do its thing.
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How is the hinge ligament in relation to the two halves of a clam?
The hinge ligament is a flexible structure that connects the two halves (valves) of a clam shell at the hinge. It acts as a spring to allow the shell to open and close. When the adductor muscles relax, the hinge ligament helps the clam's shell to open.
How can you tell if your clam is alive if the shell isn't open?
If it is dead it will be open therefore if it is alive it will be closed. Sometimes they are open but still alive, but if you tap their shell they close it.
What is clams body covering?
Clams are generally covered by a shell. It is a part of the clam's body, and it can open or close; when closed, it serves the purpose of protecting the clam from predators.
How can you tell whether or not a clam is alive just by looking at its exterior?
You can tell if a clam is alive by observing if its shell is tightly closed or slightly open. If the clam is alive, it will try to close its shell tight when handled. A dead clam will have a gaping, gaping, or broken shell.
How do starfish open clams?
Starfish eat clams by grasping and pulling on the clams shell until the clam can't hold it close any longer. Once the shell is opened far enough, the starfish begins to feed on the clam.
How does a sea otter eat a clam shell?
a sea otter eats a clam shell by using its strong teeth and paws to pry it open
What does a clam shell look like and how can it be distinguished from other types of shells?
A clam shell is typically oval-shaped with two hinged halves that can open and close. It is usually smooth and symmetrical. Clam shells can be distinguished from other types of shells by their shape, hinge, and lack of prominent ridges or spikes.
What holds two clam shells together?
the mussel of the clam keeps the shell together. But they can open it if the want.
What shell is possessed by a clam?
A clam shell
What is the krusty krab sign made of?
A giant open clam shell.
Can you still cook and eat clams when they are open?
If a clam does not open when cooked, that usually means the clam was dead before cooking. Do not eat clams that won't open when cooked. Make sure that the clams have plenty of space to open during the cook. Sometimes the weight on top will prevent opening.
What is the Possessive form word clam shell?
Possessive form of the words clam shell: clam shell's
