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What is the function of umbo in clam?
The shell of a clam consists of two valves hinged together along the dorsal side (front). On the opposite end of where the clam opens is a swollen region (the umbo) where the shell of the clam starts to grow.
What is the largest shell in the Philippines?
The largest shell in the Philippines is the Tridacna gigas, also known as the giant clam. It can grow up to 4 feet in length and is a protected species due to its status as an endangered marine organism.
How long does it take a soft shell clam to grow?
It takes up to 2 years for a soft shell steama clam to grow to 2 inches in length. When the clams are 2 inches they are legal to be harvested an sold.
What shell is possessed by a clam?
A clam shell
What is the Possessive form word clam shell?
Possessive form of the words clam shell: clam shell's
What is the function of the mantle of a clam?
The mantle of a clam protects the clam from sunlight in shelled mollusks, the mantle is the organ that forms the shell, and adds to the shell to increase its size and strength as the animal grows.
How can the umbo -on a clam- be located?
The umbo on a clam is the oldest part of the shell and can typically be found at the hinge of the two shell halves, closest to where they join together. It is usually more elevated and centrally located compared to the rest of the shell. Observing the position of the umbo can help determine the age and growth pattern of the clam.
What is the name of the animal that lives in a clam shell?
A clam. Or an oyster.
What chemical compound the shell of a clam made of?
The shell of a clam is primarily made of calcium carbonate. This compound gives the shell its hardness and strength to protect the soft body of the clam.
What does a clam shell look like and how can it be distinguished from other types of shells?
A clam shell is typically oval-shaped with two hinged halves that can open and close. It is usually smooth and symmetrical. Clam shells can be distinguished from other types of shells by their shape, hinge, and lack of prominent ridges or spikes.
How do mussels multiply?
Clams donÕt basically grow; they actually shed their shells through a process called molting. After a few days, a new shell will grow on the shell edge of a clam.
Is a clam shell?
Only if you poo on it
