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Do sea shells grow?
As the mollusks grows the shell around it grows to accommodate the larger size. There are three layers to a shell, a proteinaceous periosteum, a prismatic layer, and an inner pearly layer.
What is the outer layer of a clam shelll made of?
The outside layer of a clam shell is the periostricum. The middle layer is the prismatic layer. The inside layer is the nacreous layer.
What is the prismatic layer made of?
The prismatic layer is made of tightly packed, angle-shaped crystalline structure known as aragonite. It is a form of calcium carbonate that provides strength and protection to the shell of certain organisms, such as mollusks and some types of crustaceans.
The outer layer of a sea shell is called?
The outer layer of a sea shell is called the exoskeleton or the shell's outer casing. It is composed of calcium carbonate and provides protection for the soft tissues of the animal inside.
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?
How do clams call their friends?
On their shell phones!
Can hard shell clam can be eaten?
can cherrystone clams be eaten on the half-shell
