the adductor muscle.
the adductor muscles
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Strong adductor muscles to keep out predators.
posterior and anterior adductor muscles
The hinge ligament hold the two shells together as well as the adductor muscles which controls the opening and closing of the bivalve.
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.
we eat every part of the clam, it might just depend on you (what you like)
Clams close their shells with powerful adductor muscles which pull the two valves together. A springy ligament at the hinge pulls the shell open when the muscles relax. Just like us, the clam needs to use nerve cells to signal the muscle to do its thing.
The adductor muscles control the opening and closing of the clam valves. When these muscles contract, the valves close, and when they relax, the valves open. Clams use this mechanism to protect themselves from predators and regulate their internal environment.
You can label the internal structure of a clam by identifying and labeling its main parts, such as the visceral mass, foot, gills, adductor muscles, mantel, and digestive system. Using a diagram or illustration can help to visually represent each part accurately.
the palps are located anterior to the gills and ventral to the anterior adductor muscle.