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What holds two clam shells together?

the mussel of the clam keeps the shell together. But they can open it if the want.


What holds the two clam shells together?

posterior and anterior adductor muscles


What holds the two valves together in a clam?

The clam does. Clams and other bivalves have very strong muscles that hold the shells tightly closed whenever they're in danger.


Why are some stoves referred to as clam shells?

Some stoves are referred to as clam shells because they resemble the form and function of the shells of a clam. They are compact with hinge joining two halves.


Why is a pile of clam shells not a population?

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Are Growth rings are found on both living and fossil clam shells?

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Why is a clam most likely to fossilize?

Clam shells are quite durable.


How and where are the valves of a clam held together?

Bivalve mollusks like clams hold their shells closed with their muscular bodies. They also have leathery "hinges" at the rounded part of the shell which help to hold the two halves together. These are similar to ligaments in higher animals. If you ever get a clam in the supermarket that is already open, that one is dead and you should not eat it.


In Zelda twilight princess how do you kill a clam?

When it opens it's mouth slash at the thing that holds it together


Where can you buy decorative clam shells?

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How can you distinguish a clam from a mussel?

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How can you distinguish a mussel from a clam?

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