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They yell at it until it finally opens.

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Q: How do starfish eat when the oysters shell is only slightly open?
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How long can fresh oysters out of shell stay good for?

only a couple of hours


Is starfish a vertebrates?

No. A starfish has a hard shell and its inside is only organs. To be considered a vertebrate the starfish would need a spine and an internal skeleton (not to mention a head). They are, therefore, classified as invertebrates.


Do sea stars eat sea snails?

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Can you reheat fried oysters?

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What months do you eat oysters?

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Why are snails called Univales and crabs called bivalves?

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