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Mussels have slate gray shells, and they are longer and thinner than clam shells, which are off white, and almost round in shape.

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How can you distinguish a mussel from a clam?

Mussels have slate gray shells, and they are longer and thinner than clam shells, which are off white, and almost round in shape.


Example of How can you write a sentence with the word mussel?

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The homophone for clam strength is "clam's length", as in the measurement of distance from one end of a clam to the other.


What is the difference between a mussel and a whelk?

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What is a synonyms for shellfish?

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Can you put a mussel or clam in the same tank as baby turtles?

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What holds the two clam shells together?

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