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What are mollusks that have two shells held together by hinges and strong muscles called?
they are called bivalves .(:
Why are snails called Univales and crabs called bivalves?
Valve means shell. A snail is a univalve because it only has one shell. Crabs are not considered bivalves. The bivalves are a group of mollusks which includes clam, mussels, and oysters, all of which have two shells enclosing the animal, hence their classification as bivalves.
The specialized larvae of freshwater bivalves that parasitize fish are called?
glochidia
What is the scientific name for bivalves?
Bivalvia is the scientific name for the bivalves.
Bivalves take in sea water through hollow tubes called?
siphons. Siphons are specialized structures that allow bivalves to intake and expel water for feeding, respiration, and reproduction.
Is a two-shelled mollusk?
it is called a bivalve
What is the parasitic larval stage of many freshwater bivalves called?
The parasitic larval stage of many freshwater bivalves, particularly those in the family Unionidae, is called a glochidium. Glochidia are specialized larvae that attach to the gills or fins of fish, where they remain until they metamorphose into juvenile bivalves. This stage is crucial for the dispersal and survival of the species, as it allows them to exploit the mobility of fish hosts.
What mollusk group are suspension feeders?
bivalves
Bivalves take in sea water through hollow tubes called adductor muscles?
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Why do bivalves have strong muscles?
Bivalves have strong muscles in order to hold their shells closed.
Which kind of mollusk uncludes clams and oysters?
The kind of mollusk includes clams and oysters is called bivalves.
What do bivalves do when a grain of sand gets in its shell?
When life gives bivalves sand, they make pearls.
