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The beautiful lining of a mollusk shell, often referred to as the "mother of pearl," is scientifically known as nacre. This iridescent layer is composed of aragonite and conchiolin, giving it a shimmering appearance. Nacre is commonly found in the inner shell layer of oysters, mussels, and other bivalves, and is prized for its aesthetic qualities in jewelry and decorative items.
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What is a shell called that is held together by muscle?
A mussel! Oh I am the worst at jokes!
What is the inside lining of clams shell?
The inside lining of a clam shell is called a nacre. It is soft and smooth and helps protect the clam.
What does the lining on the shell do?
what is the lining of the shell
Is mussel a crustacean?
No because a crustacean has a exoskeleton and a mussel has a shell
Mussel shell is rich in?
vitamins and minerals :)
How does a blue mussel protect itself?
They have a strong shell :)
What does concha mean in latin?
Shell, mussel, mollusk.
What group is the mussel in?
if you mean the animal then, shell fish
Is a mussel a invertebrate?
Yes. It has a shell. Invertebrates have no backbone, vertebrates do. Invertebrates often have a hard external shell (like a mussel), or exoskeleton (like a crab), to protect them from predators.
What are the functions of lining the inside the shell of an egg?
The inside lining of an egg shell is called a membrane and it helps to protect the shell and it also lets the things out that need to come out (for example: waste gases) and brings in the things it needs.
What kind of skeleton does a mussel have?
Mussels have a sort of exo-skeleton. Their shell.
What does the expression Pulling mussels from a shell mean?
A mussel is a shellfish - you have to pull the meat from the shell to eat it.
