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Is there a scientific name for shellfish not the fish but the family?
Yes, the scientific name for shellfish is Mollusca. Mollusca is a phylum that includes various species such as clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops, which are commonly referred to as shellfish due to their hard protective outer shells.
Which phylum causes the red tide that infects shellfish with a toxin?
Dinoflagellates in the phylum Dinoflagellata are responsible for causing red tides. These harmful algal blooms can produce toxins that contaminate shellfish when ingested, leading to a condition known as paralytic shellfish poisoning.
Classification of shellfish?
Shellfish can be classified into two main categories: crustaceans and mollusks. Crustaceans include shrimp, crab, and lobster, while mollusks include clams, mussels, oysters, and scallops. These classifications are based on the anatomical features and characteristics of the different species.
What two names do scientific names include?
Scientific names for organisms typically include the genus and species names.
How did the locust get its name?
The word "locust" comes from the Latin word "locusta," which originally referred to a type of shellfish. Over time, the term was used to describe the insect due to its resemblance to the shape of the shellfish.
What is a small shellfish that clings onto ships?
A limpet clings to rock and moves round feeding when covered by a high tide. Barnacles and muscles also are clinging shellfish, though they are fixed in position and are unable to move position.
What are the names of Australasian shellfish with 4 letters?
Pipi
What part of speech is abalone?
Abalone is a noun. It names a type of shellfish.
What is a sentence for clinging?
He is clinging on for dear life.I think i am clinging onto the last thread of hope.
Is clinging an adjective?
Yes, it can be (clinging vines).The word clinging is the present participle of the verb "to cling." It can be a verb form, an adjective, or a noun (gerund).
What is the Plural of shellfish?
The plural of shellfish is shellfish.
Which birds are clinging birds?
Woodpeckers are clinging birds as well as sapsuckers and flickers :)
What is the clinging of one substances to another?
Adhesion is the clinging of one substance to another
When was Ian Clinging born?
Ian Clinging was born on 1958-06-12.
When was Clinging to a Scheme created?
Clinging to a Scheme was created on 2010-04-19.
What is a sentence using the word clinging?
The cat is desperately clinging to the screen door.
How do you make a sentence using the word clinging?
There was a grey elephant clinging to the side of the house.
