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No, dead blue mussel shells cannot grow. Growth in mussels occurs only when they are alive, as they obtain nutrients from their environment to build and expand their shells. Once a blue mussel dies, its biological processes cease, and the shell remains in its last formed state without any further growth.
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Why oyster and mussel not need to shed there shells?
Mussels do not shed their shells. They are bivalves and all bivalves just grow larger by adding material to their shells as they get older.
Do barnacles grow on wooden boats?
Barnacles grow on wooden, fibreglass and steel boats. They grow on rocks sometimes. They grow on mussel shells, and on branches/ logs that have been floating in the sea a long time.
How do mussels get their shells?
They get There shells when they are attaching to the host so in about 1-6 weeks you will see a sell and then they fall to the floor and start free living and looking for a Mate. Also add me on Xbox 360. WeakenedGem396.
How do zebra mussel grow?
yes alot.
What does a paper mussel look like?
A paper mussel, also known as a paper piddock, is a type of bivalve mollusk with elongated, thin shells that resemble sheets of paper. The shells are often white or pale in color and have a delicate, papery texture. Paper mussels are commonly found burrowing into soft sediments along shorelines.
Does a blue crab have a skeleton?
no they do not have an internal skeleton in order to grow they switch their shells
Can you grow shells at home?
no you can't grow shells at home but you can find them on the beach
Do snails grow out of their shells?
No, snails do not grow out of their shells. Their shells are part of their body structure and grow along with them. As snails grow, their shells also grow in size to accommodate their increasing body size.
How long can mussel can grow?
Mussels can grow to various sizes depending on the species, but most commonly, they reach lengths of 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters) within a few years. Some larger species, like the blue mussel (Mytilus edulis), can grow up to 8 inches (20 centimeters) under optimal conditions. Growth rates can be influenced by factors such as water temperature, food availability, and habitat.
Do shells grow?
no they do not.
Does a sea snail change its shell throughout its lifetime?
No, a snail grows more shell as it gets bigger. Hermit crabs (which live in the shells of dead snails) however do select bigger and bigger shells as they grow.
How do snails get their shells?
They grow them.
