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The rings on a clam show where the growth of one year ends. Basically you can count the rings to see how old the clam is just like a tree! Each ring shows the growth of that year.
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What do the rings on a clams shell mean?
The rings on a clam's shell are growth rings that indicate the age of the clam. Each ring represents a year of the clam's life, similar to tree rings. By counting the rings, scientists can determine the age of the clam.
What do rings on the clam's shell indicate?
Their age
How can you tell a salt water clams age?
If I remember correctly, you count the rings in the shell.
What is the oldest part of clams shell called and how can it be located?
The oldest part of the clam shell is called the umbo. It is the portion closest to the hinge and is found by following the growth rings to their center.
What does a fossilized shell with thin rings indicate?
A shell with a thin ring indicates that it grew slowly, indicating poor environmental conditions.
How can you tell how old a clam is?
The clam's shell has growth rings on them. All you have to do is count.Clams grow slightly bigger each year as they age. The put an extra bit on the edge of their shell to accommodate this and you can estimate a clams age by counting the ridges of this shell addition.
What is the thing that clams have that fish not have?
a shell
How many in the shell clams do you need for a quart of shucked clams?
To yield a quart of shucked clams, you typically need about 3 to 5 pounds of in-shell clams, depending on their size and species. Smaller clams will require a larger quantity to reach a quart, while larger clams will yield more meat per shell. It's best to check specific recipes or guidelines for the type of clams you are using, as the yield can vary.
What type of Clams are used for Clam strips?
Soft shell clams -- called steamers -- are usually used for fried clams.
How do hard shell clams reproduce?
magic
How hard is a clams shell?
really hard
Are clams shell fish?
No. Are you really that dumb?
