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They don't. Most bivalves shells protect them from predators, but some become prey to the more intelligent or even more brute animals of the sea. The exception to this is the scallop, which can actually propel itself by opening and closing its shell with enough force to "fly" away from danger.
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Why do bivalves produce a cement compound?
Bivalves produce a cement compound to attach themselves to substrates in their environment, such as rocks or other surfaces. This helps them stay in place and prevent being dislodged by water currents or predators. The cement compound is also used to seal their shells shut for protection.
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They swim away.
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Guff
