A clam shell
Possessive form of the words clam shell: clam shell's
The mantle of a clam protects the clam from sunlight in shelled mollusks, the mantle is the organ that forms the shell, and adds to the shell to increase its size and strength as the animal grows.
A clam. Or an oyster.
The shell of a clam is primarily made of calcium carbonate. This compound gives the shell its hardness and strength to protect the soft body of the clam.
A clam shell grows via a process where tissue is attached to the shell at the edge. Over time this material builds up producing a ring like pattern. The number of rings will indicate the age of the clam shell.
Only if you poo on it
By it's shell
The largest shell in the Philippines is the Tridacna gigas, also known as the giant clam. It can grow up to 4 feet in length and is a protected species due to its status as an endangered marine organism.
The umbo which is located at the anterior end of the clam
A clam shell is not smooth because being smooth would decrease friction between a clam and the surface it lives on. With low friction, a clam would go places it would not want to go.
The inside lining of a clam shell is called a nacre. It is soft and smooth and helps protect the clam.
The color of a clam shell can indicate its health and the overall health of the clam population in an ecosystem. A healthy clam population will have shells that are uniform in color and free from abnormalities. Changes in shell color, such as discoloration or abnormalities, can be a sign of stress or disease in the clams, which may indicate environmental issues or pollution in the ecosystem. Monitoring clam shell color can help scientists assess the health of the clam population and the overall ecosystem.