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Why are snails called Univales and crabs called bivalves?
Valve means shell. A snail is a univalve because it only has one shell. Crabs are not considered bivalves. The bivalves are a group of mollusks which includes clam, mussels, and oysters, all of which have two shells enclosing the animal, hence their classification as bivalves.
What is the scientific name for bivalves?
Bivalvia is the scientific name for the bivalves.
What actors and actresses appeared in Umbo et Samuel - 1995?
The cast of Umbo et Samuel - 1995 includes: Boubacar Samb Pierre Schlaepfer
What is the Swahili word for figures?
nambari for numbers, maumbo (sing. umbo) for human and other shapes. Msichana ana umbo zuri (the girl has a pretty figure).
Why oyster and mussel not need to shed there shells?
Mussels do not shed their shells. They are bivalves and all bivalves just grow larger by adding material to their shells as they get older.
Why are bivalves the preferred food of starfish?
Starfish are adapted to feed on bivalves due to their ability to pry open the shells with their tube feet and stomach evert and digest the soft tissues inside. Bivalves represent a food source that is easily accessible and provides a nutrient-rich meal for starfish.
Do mussels feel pain?
No, mussels have no brain, as with all bivalves.
What is a knob on a shield called starts with U?
Umbo
What mollusk group are suspension feeders?
bivalves
Why are bivalves called bivalves?
It has two valves, hence bi....
How many different clam are?
If by clams, you mean all Bivalves, then there are 30,000 species.
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.
