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The best answer includes two types of movement vertical which is accomplished by extending the foot into the sand or mud. The anterior end of the foot can be spread like a phalange and then the shell is pulled toward that direction. Most movement of adult clams is vertical. Clams in the surf use a type of jet propulsion by forcing water out of the shell cavity which sends the clam in the opposite dirction.
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What does a zebra mussel look like?
Zebra mussels have stripes.
What does a girls clam look like?
Bodies of water have clams, not girls.
What do cockles look like?
Cockles look like two ruffles potato chips placed together in the shape of a clam. (I know this sounds odd, but it is the most accurate description I can come up with). cockles almost look like a clam but it can be pretty!!!!!!!you can almost tell the difference between them.
How does the joaquin clam look like?
gross slimy but kinda cute
What does movement look like?
The best answer includes two types of movement vertical which is accomplished by extending the foot into the sand or mud. The anterior end of the foot can be spread like a phalange and then the shell is pulled toward that direction. Most movement of adult clams is vertical. Clams in the surf use a type of jet propulsion by forcing water out of the shell cavity which sends the clam in the opposite dirction.
What does a claims shell look like?
a clam's shell looks generally like a gray semicircle which has grooved lines running through it.
What is a baby clam?
Baby clams look like small, pale larvae. They do not have shells, gills, etc. until they mature, and they do not develop a foot until they are around 24 days old.
What do clams look like?
A clam lives in a shell. They do not move. if you are woundering why they are not moving it's because they don't move.
What does the foot do to a clam?
The foot of a clam is a muscular structure that allows the clam to burrow into the sand or mud on the ocean floor. It extends and contracts to create movement, enabling the clam to dig into the substrate for protection and stability. Additionally, the foot can help the clam anchor itself, preventing it from being dislodged by currents or predators.
Describe what oysters look like?
A hard rock-like wavy looking clam with the top "lip" a little longer than the other.
What is a razor clam?
A razor clam is a type of clam that has a long, narrow shell resembling a straight razor. They are found in sandy beaches and are known for their sweet, tender meat. Razor clams are often collected by hand or using specialized tools like clam guns.
What does a scallop look like?
A scallop is like a clam, and lives in a typically narrow shell. The scallop itself resembles a whitish disk (like a squashed marshmallow).
