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Contrast sexual reproduction of marine clams and most freshwater clams?
Marine clams, called mussels, reproduce by releasing their eggs and sperm into the water. Freshwater clams reproduce when the male releases his sperm into the water and the female sucks up the sperm into her body through her incurrent siphon.
Are freshwater clams legal to eat in Maine?
Yes, freshwater clams are legal to harvest and eat in Maine. However, it is important to check with the Maine Department of Marine Resources for any specific regulations regarding the harvesting and consumption of freshwater clams in the state.
Why are clams only found in fresh water?
Clams are not exclusively found in freshwater; they can also inhabit saltwater environments. However, certain species, known as freshwater clams, thrive in rivers, lakes, and ponds due to their specific adaptations for lower salinity levels. Factors like water temperature, oxygen content, and availability of food sources influence their distribution. Thus, while some clams are found in freshwater, many others live in marine ecosystems as well.
Were do clams come from?
Like all clams, they have evolved into a specialized environment over time. Clams began as marine mollusks, but some of them developed the ability to survive in freshwater places where rivers empty into the sea. Those that were able to move further up the river had less predation and survived again. This goes on until freshwater clams are fully a part of the ecosystem and fit in with freshwater predators and freshwater mollusk diseases and have life-cycles and reproduction that matches the advantages of the environment.
What is a fresh water pearl?
Freshwater pearls are a kind of pearl that comes from freshwater mussels. Real pearls come from shelled marine (salt water) mollusks, typically clams.
Should clams be in saltwater?
That depends on the species, as there are freshwater clams.
What type of water does the angelfish live in?
There are freshwater and marine varieties.
What type of water does angelfish live in?
There are freshwater and marine varieties.
How long can clams stay fresh in bucket of sea water?
Fresh water clams live in fresh water and salt water clams live in salt water.There are both freshwater and saltwater clams. Mussels fall into this category as well. See the related links for both.
What type of animal is a pond snail?
A freshwater snail is actually a type of freshwater mollusc (like clams and mussels that live in fresh water).
Are freshwater clams decomposers?
No, consumers.
Can freshwater clams survive in saltwater?
No.
