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One or two large, well-developed adductor muscles (the edible part that many people consider a delicacy) are used to close the shell swiftly and tightly in times of danger.
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How many clams are there in the world?
As many as you can count
Why are there hot springs at the Galapagos Rift?
In 1977, scientists discovered hot springs at a depth of 2.5 km, on the Galapagos Rift (spreading ridge) off the coast of Ecuador. This exciting discovery was not really a surprise. Since the early 1970s, scientists had predicted that hot springs (geothermal vents) should be found at the active spreading centers along the mid-oceanic ridges, where magma, at temperatures over 1,000 °C, presumably was being erupted to form new oceanic crust. More exciting, because it was totally unexpected, was the discovery of abundant and unusual sea life -- giant tube worms, huge clams, and mussels -- that thrived around the hot springs.
Did sir Edmund Hillary found seashells and clams on top of mt Everest?
We were just learning about this in class! Yes, he did find sea shells on the summit because it used to be below the ocean before the Indian plate collided into the Eurasian plate millions of years ago, causing the great mountain to form.
Which group of protists possess calcium carbonate shells?
Foraminiferans (or forams) are single-celled protists with a calcium carbonate (CaCO3) shell around their plasma membrane. ***Straight out of my biology text book
What does the acid rain do to the coral?
Acid rain isn't a big problem with coral compared with other pollutants even though the carbonate would certainly be eaten away by acid rain. This apparent contradiction is due to the fact that the coral is in seawater which is slightly alkaline and buffered by the various salts present in it. The big problem with coral is carbon dioxide. The amount of acidification due to carbon dioxide (a global clinate change gas) is greater than acid rain's impact. Carbon dioxide dissolves in water to produce a weak acid which dissolves the coral and shells of mollusks like clams and oysters.
What color are giant clams?
the giant clam is 2m tall and weighs 440lbs
are giant clams producers consumers or decomposers?
are giant clams producers decomposers or consumers
How many more giant clams are there in the world?
there are only about a million giant clams left in this world
What are Molluse?
soft 'animals', like clams and such
What do giant clams look like?
Huge :)
What relationship do the algae have with the giant clams?
symboltic
What animals can giant clams live on?
sharks :)
Where in the Philippines are Taklobo or giant clams found?
Bohol
Do giant clams eat shrimp?
No theey don't eat shrimps. Clams do not eat things like shrimp.
Are giant clams producers?
No they are not.Giant clams eat little bacteria floating around in the water which makes them a consumer.
Where to find cherrystone clams?
In Virginia, you can find them at Giant grocery stores.
Is a giant clam an animals or plant?
An animal, mollusc to be exact.
