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A Lobster is in the Phylum Arthropoda, it has an exoskeleton and jointed legs. The exoskeleton is made of chitin and has to be shed as the animal grows.
An Octopus is in the Phylum Mollusca and is soft bodied. It has legs but they are a smooth soft extension of their bodies.
A clam is in the Phylum Mollusca and is soft bodied. While it has a shell, the shell is a calcified structure that increases in size by deposition and is not shed as the animal grows.
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Why is an octopus more closely related to a clam than a lobster?
Both Clams and Octopuses are Mollusks. Clams are under the subphylum Bivalves, and octopuses are cephalopods. Lobsters on the other hand, are not Mollusks. They are crustaceans. Also, an obvious difference is the lobsters exoskeleton.
What did the people eat in colonial America?
they ate rabbit bear deer and squriles they also ate fish clam lobster and more
Is a octopus a mammal or a fish?
The octopus is an invertebrate, therefore it cannot be a fish, which belong to the group of animals known as vertebrates. The octopus is a mollusc, and from the same group as squid and cuttlefish.
Which is more related pig and lobster or pig and crocodile?
A pig and a crocodile.
What type of foods do they eat in Boston?
Lots of fresh seafood. Clam bakes and Clam Chowder are popular Boston Foods. For more regional foods of Boston, see the list in the related resource links below.
Which animal is most closely related animal to the squid?
The squid and the cuttlefish. Wikipedia has more information, and a link is provided.
What are some different types of octopus?
I think it depends on the type of octopus. I think the most common type of octopus is called the Common Octopus (octopus vulgaris). Hence the name! One of the most venemous types of octopus is the Blue Ringed octopus. If you are looking for a better answer search for 'types of octopuses' and maybe it will tell you which ones are more common.
Is lobster an amphibian?
No, they are actually invertebrate marine crustaceans. Please see the related link below for more info:
Is a lobster segmented?
No, they are actually invertebrate marine crustaceans. Please see the related link below for more info:
What does Octopus taste like?
Octopus, when cooked properly, has a luxurious and meaty texture somewhat akin to scallop, but with slightly more chew. The flavor is unique, but mild, and hard to describe, like, "What does a mussel, oyster or clam taste like?" but otherwise reminiscent of "the sea". For comparison's sake, the best you can sum it up with is that it does not taste like squid, though that is a reasonable comparison for baby octopus. A lot will vary depending on expertise of the cook, cooking method, and size of the octopus.
What are examples of octopus?
BLUE RINGED OCTOPUS GIANT PACIFIC OCTOPUS PACIFIC RED OCTOPUS and many more
What is a Dumbo jellyfish?
Sorry, Wikipedia has no such critter - but there IS a Dumbo octopus... see the related link listed below for more info:
