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A mussel's byssal threads are produced from within the shell by a byssal gland. They are small proteinaceous "ropes" extending from the muscular foot. Byssal threads are also amazing for the ability to adhere to substrate surfaces underwater.
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Coiled threads containing the genetic code are found in?
Chromatin
What is the purpose of a helipad?
The purpose of a helipad (helicopter landing pad) is to provide a safe place in a city's environment for a helicopter to land. Helipads are commonly found on top of hospitals and other buildings.
What body system is the lacteal found?
The lacteal is found in the small intestine. It serves the purpose of absorbing fats from the gut into the bloodstream.
What shape is a rod bacteria?
Bacillus
What is the purpose of a branch circuit?
To supply power to all electrical devices in a house, apartment, condominium, etc. A branch circuit is connected to the circuit breaker panel which is usually found in a closet or a cupboard
What is a bearded mussel?
A bearded mussel is a mussel found off the coasts of Britain, Latin name Modiolus barbatus, also known as the horse mussel or the horse-bearded mussel.
Where is the zebra mussel found?
This species was native to southern Russia
What is the purpose of microtubules in plants?
Microtubules are hollow fibre threads in plant cells which from the cell structure. They are only found in plant cells furthermore they help in the production of chlorophyll and are vital to the survival of a plant.
Coiled threads containing the genetic code are found in?
Chromatin
What is found at the bottom of the sea and has six letters 2 are vowels 4 are constanents and has to contain the letter s?
mussel
When does started the use of mussel shells in decorations?
The use of mussel shells in decorations started early in human history and evidence of this use is found in almost every culture. Ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamian people used shells in decorations.
How do you stop a plumbing leak through the threads?
Teflon tape, which is wrapped around the threads, or plumber's putty, which is applied to the threads should be quite effecive at stopping the leak. These can be found at any hardward store, and are inexpensive.
Is a mussel an amphibian?
No. The zebra mussel is a small shellfish named for the striped pattern of its shell. It is typically found attached to objects, surfaces, or other mussels by threads extending from underneath the shells. Zebra mussels are filter feeders. They are capable of filtering about one liter of water per day while feeding primarily on algae. Zebra mussels attach to any stable substrate in the water column or benthos: rock, macrophytes, artificial surfaces (cement, steel, rope, etc.), crayfish, clams, and each other, forming dense colonies called druses. They are similar to clams that are familiar such as in clam chowder.
What is this brown stuff you found in the mussel?
The "brown stuff" you are talking about is more like a dark green look but, it is plankton and is perfectly fine to eat.
What are the thin white threads found near bones called?
I think it is called Sinew.
An organism is found growing on some stale bread. It is made up of fine threads with tiny black spore-producing structures at the tips of some of the threads. What kind of organism is it?
A mold fungus.
Where is the purpose of the U.S. Constitution found?
The purpose of the US Consitution is found in the Preamble...!!!
