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What is made when sand becomes embedded in the oyster's mantle?
When sand becomes embedded in the oyster's mantle, it triggers the natural defense mechanism of the oyster. The oyster then secretes layers of nacre, also known as mother of pearl, to encase the irritant, forming a pearl over time.
Do oysters have soft bodies?
Yes an Oyster has a soft body inside a hard shell.
What are the adaptations of an oyster borer?
The oyster borer is adapted to bore through the hard shell of oysters using its specialized shell-crushing radula. It secretes an acid to soften the shell and has a muscular foot that helps it bore into the oyster. The oyster borer also has a tube-like body shape that allows it to navigate within the oyster shell.
What are the different kinds of shells that can be found in the ocean?
Various types of shells can be found in the ocean, including gastropod shells, bivalve shells, and cephalopod shells. These shells are created by different types of marine animals and come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colors.
Are shells living or nonliving?
Shells themselves are nonliving structures that are produced by living organisms, such as mollusks. Shells are made of calcium carbonate and serve as protective coverings for the organisms that create them.
What do sea otters use as a rock?
oyster shells
Can oyster shells can be use as an alternative for toothpaste?
Yes
Why do you give hens oyster shells?
to help with their digestion.
Is a bivalve a crab or an oyster?
An oyster - bi (stand for two) and valves (stands for shells) - two shelled animals.
Why do oyster not need to shed its shell?
The oyster's shell provides protection from predators. Oysters do not need to shed their shell because the eat and expel waste products buy opening their shells and pumping water in and out with hairlike structures call cilia.
What are some mollusks with shells?
Snail,oyster,Dentalium,Chiton
Why oyster and mussels need to shed their shells?
Oysters and mussels do not shed their shells. They are bivalve molluscs and their shells grow larger with age.
How much do oyster shells weigh?
one will wait 5 ounces
Pearls are in what sea creatures?
Mother-of-Pearl is found in Oyster shells
How do you put calcium back into a chicken leg?
feed them oyster shells
Is an oyster classified as a bivalve or an univalve?
An oyster - bi (stand for two) and valves (stands for shells) - two shelled animals.
How yo make concrete tiles from oyster and mussel shells?
Yes you can make out of it , Just by Pulvurizing the shells and add into the cement
