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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 do you call A sea crature whose shell is in two halves joined together by a hinge?
A bivalve. A clam (A brachiopod)
What holds the two halves of a DNA double helix together?
The two halves of a DNA double helix are held together by hydrogen bonds between complementary nitrogenous bases. Adenine pairs with thymine and guanine pairs with cytosine. This base pairing allows for the specificity and stability of the DNA molecule.
What holds the two clam shells together?
posterior and anterior adductor muscles
A water animal like an oyster whose shell has two parts hinged together?
An animal with a shell composed of two parts hinged together would be a bivalve, such as a mussel, clam, or oyster. Bivalves have two symmetrical shell halves that are connected by a hinge ligament, allowing the shell to open and close for protection and feeding. Oysters are filter feeders that play important roles in aquatic ecosystems.
How is the hinge ligament in relation to the two halves of a clam?
The hinge ligament is a flexible structure that connects the two halves (valves) of a clam shell at the hinge. It acts as a spring to allow the shell to open and close. When the adductor muscles relax, the hinge ligament helps the clam's shell to open.
How do you use the word halves in a sentence?
One example: Together , the two halves made one whole apple .
Where is clam heart located?
The heart is nestled between the digestive gland, and the 'muscle' (two parts, fast mucle, closes shell quickly, and the slow muscle, which holds the shell together for long periods of time.)
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.
Where is the clams heart located?
The heart is nestled between the digestive gland, and the 'muscle' (two parts, fast mucle, closes shell quickly, and the slow muscle, which holds the shell together for long periods of time.)
What three jobs are the parts body shell or frame car designed to do?
There is two main purposes of the body shell. It keeps the car together. It also keeps the body rigid in the event of a car crash.
a group of cells working together to perform a particular task?
Two halves
