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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.
What are mussels grown on?
I think its their shells.
Do mussels have protective shells?
Yes.
Why don't oysters and mussels need to shed their shells?
Their shells grow as the organism grows
How did carbon in the atmosphere get into the shells of mussels?
Mussels absorb carbon into their shells from the ocean water. The carbon is in the form of calcium carbonate, which mussels extract from the water to build their shells. When carbon dioxide in the atmosphere dissolves in the ocean, it forms carbonic acid, which can break down to release carbonate ions that mussels use to create their shells.
What is a shellfish with two shells called?
clams, oysters, or mussels
What animals that has a pair of hard shells?
Bivalves ( clams. mussels, scallops)
What are the little blue shells that you find on sea rock?
The dark blue clumps of oval shaped shells are called mussels.
Ocean animals such as mussels and snails make their shells primarily from the mineral WHAT?
Cacite
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 Mussels float when they are dead?
Yes, mussels can float when they are dead, particularly if they have air trapped inside their shells. When alive, mussels are typically anchored to surfaces and remain submerged. However, once they die, their shells may open, allowing air to enter, which can cause them to become buoyant and float to the surface.
How can you tell when mussels are cooked?
You can tell when mussels are cooked when their shells open up. If a mussel's shell remains closed after cooking, it may be unsafe to eat.
