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The hinge ligament hold the two shells together as well as the adductor muscles which controls the opening and closing of the bivalve.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agothey are hinged together by a ligament called a rotoy
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∙ 13y agoAdductor muscles. :)
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∙ 13y agoposterior and anterior adductor muscles
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∙ 12y ago6 millon years
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∙ 9y agoThe clams muscles.
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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.
What holds two clam shells together?
the mussel of the clam keeps the shell together. But they can open it if the want.
Are clam shells sedimentary rocks?
Clam shells are sedimentary rocks but not until they are fossilized.
Why is a pile of clam shells not a population?
A pile of clam shells is not a population because they are not living things so they can not be a population
How To Find Clam Shells In Sims Two Castaway?
You can find them near water or in water.
What holds the two clam shells together?
posterior and anterior adductor muscles
Why is a clam most likely to fossilize?
Clam shells are quite durable.
Do clam shells have calcium?
yes
What are biavalves?
Bivalves are mollusks with two shells, such as a clam. A univalve is a mollusk with one shell, such as a snail.
Where can you buy decorative clam shells?
beach
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.
How can you distinguish a clam from a mussel?
Mussels have slate gray shells, and they are longer and thinner than clam shells, which are off white, and almost round in shape.
