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Pearls grow in pearl-producing mollusks. Natural pearls occur when a mollusk's mantle tissue becomes damaged either by parasitic intrusion or damage to the shell. The mantle contains epithelial cells, which are responsible for the nacre deposition on the inside of the shell. If these cells become dislodged when the mantle is damaged, they may continue to deposit nacre within the body of the mollusk, creating a pearl.
A grain of sand neverproduces a pearl. This is a myth.
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What is a special feature of a clam?
They make pearls
Are clam pearls worth money?
No
Are pearls only white?
No. Pearls can be many diffrent colors. The color depends on the type of clam that produces them.
What are some special features of a clam?
Clams can form pearls!
What is the collective noun for pearls?
The collective nouns for pearls are:a string of pearlsa rope of pearlsa cluster of pearls
Which clam makes a pearl male or female?
you put sand in it and wait for a long time
Where do you get the pearl from on Mythology Island?
Look in a clam. That's where pearls are made.
How much sand does it take for a clam to make a pearl?
Sand never, ever creates a pearl. That theory is a myth.
What is a clam pearl?
A clam pearl is a solid, rounded object formed inside the shell of a clam, created as a defense mechanism against irritants such as sand or parasites. When an irritant enters the clam, it secretes layers of nacre, or mother-of-pearl, around it, eventually resulting in a pearl. Unlike pearls from oysters, clam pearls are generally less valued and less commonly used in jewelry. They can vary in size, shape, and color, depending on the species of clam and environmental factors.
How many pearls can one clam carry?
A single clam can produce one pearl at a time, as pearls form as a defense mechanism against irritants. However, some clams may produce multiple pearls over their lifetime, but typically, each pearl takes time to develop. The number of pearls produced also depends on the species and environmental conditions. Generally, the focus is on the quality of a few pearls rather than the quantity.
Is there such thing as salt water pearls?
pearls are made when a grain of sand gets trapped in a clam. then it eventually grows into a pearl. clams live in the sea, so yes salt water pearls exist.
What is the ball inside a clam called?
The ball inside a clam is called a "pearl." Pearls are formed when an irritant, such as a grain of sand, enters the clam's shell, prompting the mollusk to secrete layers of nacre around the irritant. Over time, these layers build up to create a pearl. However, not all clams produce pearls; they are more commonly associated with oysters.
