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How many siphons do clams have?
The clam has two siphons excurrent and incurrent
Name the clams Siphons?
the inhalent and the exhalent siphons
Do clams and oysters have gills?
Yes, they do. This helps them filter the food that they ingest.
Can small clams eat tadpole poop?
Clams feed on tiny particles of whatever matter is suspended in the water. They draw the water in through their siphons and strain any particles through a pair of gills. Waste matter is ejected after passing through their digestive systems.
What are 3 physical adaptations of Giant Clams?
Clams have many adaptations such as they have one or two adductor muscles that hold the cell closed so predators can't open the cells, another is they have a foot that helps them move of the bottom of the lake or ocean, and last they live with a siphon sticking out so if there is any movement in the water they can be warned of predators.
What are the 3 names of invertebrate?
Earthworms, Jelly Fish & Clams
What is the function of the siphons?
Siphons are specialized tubular structures that serve various functions in different organisms, primarily for the movement of fluids. Their function varies depending on the type of organism Read more... //tinyurl .com/55twnbnt
What is a Clam lifestyle?
Clams are two-shelled mollusks that live in coastal waters and freshwater shallows. Clam shells are fused at the back with a ligament. There are two heavy muscles that open and close the shells. Clams have no head or extremities. They ingest water and food through two siphons, which are round openings. Clams breathe underwater through gills. Because they eat plankton, clams do not have to search for food. The water carries it right to them. Clams spawn in spring. The males release sperm and females release eggs into the water. When the eggs and sperm come together, fertilization occurs and new clams are born.
Bivalves take in sea water through hollow tubes called?
siphons. Siphons are specialized structures that allow bivalves to intake and expel water for feeding, respiration, and reproduction.
What are siphons and what is their purpose?
The siphon is part of the mantle of the mollusc, and the water flow is directed to (or from) the mantle cavity. A single siphon occurs in some gastropods. In those bivalves which have siphons, the siphons are paired.
Scientific names for clams?
The scientific name for clam is Tridacna maxima.
What is the names of water animals?
Mink, otter, fish, salamanders, turtles, dolphins, whales, jellyfish, clams,etc..
