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They digest through the grooves in their gills. Then they bring the food in through thr radula to their mouth. The food then goes to the digestive gland and to the intestine. Finally, the waste leaves through the anus.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 15y agoWater and food particles are drawn in through one siphon to the gills where tiny, hair-like cilia move the water, and the food is caught in mucus on the gills. From there, the food-mucus mixture is transported along a groove to the palps which push it into the clam's mouth.
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∙ 9y agoMost clams filter the water and eat the small floating particles of alge.
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∙ 16y agoThey digest food from the food grooves of the gill They digest food from the food grooves of the gill
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What is the job of the clams intestine?
to digest food!
Do clams have digestive systems?
Quite likely, otherwise, how would they digest their food?
A favorite food of sea stars?
They eat clams, muscles, and oysters by inserting their stomach in to the shells and digest their food on the spot. Sea stars also like plankton
What does clams eats?
They digest through the grooves in their gills. Then they bring the food in through thr radula to their mouth. The food then goes to the digestive gland and to the intestine. Finally, the waste leaves through the anus.
How long does it take to digest clams?
Same as every other food eaten, roughly 8-12 hours depending on individual metabolism.
Do flatworms digest food?
Yes they do digest food.
Can a flatworm digest food?
Yes, they can digest food.
Do snails digest their food?
Yes, snails do digest their food.
Do reptiles digest their food?
yes reptiles do digest food
Can a mushroom digest its food?
no it cant digest its own food
Can clams eat dog food?
NO
What is a walruses favourite food?
clams
