Clams have a number of valve teeth. These depend on the species and are important in identification. There can be 3 to several per valve (half shell).
a sea otter eats a clam shell by using its strong teeth and paws to pry it open
Somewhere between 300000 and 500 million (it depends on the clam).
yes they do
IN the Morning and during sleep periods. It keeps the food from its morning meal in its back teeth and eats in while sleeping.
Surf clam yield - tongue and belly is 10% of the total weight of the clam. - tounge, belly, adductor muscles, neck and eyes is 12-15% of the clam.
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You will see a clam.
There are two syllables. Clam-or.
A seastar will sort of leech on to its prey, like a clam, for example, and pry it open. It then empties its stomach into the clam and starts digesting it into a slop becauses seastars don't have teeth. It then brings its stomach back in and sucks up the slop untin the shell is emptie.
Hinge teeth in a clam function as a structural mechanism that helps align the two halves of the shell, allowing them to open and close properly. These small, interlocking projections ensure that the shells fit together securely, providing protection and support for the soft body inside. Additionally, they help maintain the integrity of the shell's structure during feeding and movement.
a clam
No, the manila clam is saltwater.