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Why do clam sqirt water?
Clams suck in and expel water through their siphon tubes to filter food particles out of the water, to breathe (by running the water over gills), and to eliminate waste.
What helps direct the water over the gills in a clam?
In clams, water is directed over the gills primarily through the action of cilia, tiny hair-like structures that line the gills. These cilia beat in a coordinated manner, creating water currents that draw water into the clam's mantle cavity. Additionally, the clam's siphons, which are specialized tubes, help to intake and expel water, further facilitating efficient filtration and respiration. This process allows the clam to extract oxygen and food particles from the water.
What does the incurrent siphon end appear adapted to on a clam?
The incurrent siphon of a clam is adapted to facilitate the intake of water, which carries essential nutrients and oxygen. Its structure allows the clam to efficiently filter-feed by drawing in water, while also helping to expel waste through the excurrent siphon. The siphon's position and flexibility enable clams to thrive in various environments by optimizing their feeding and respiration processes.
Is a manila clam a fresh water clam?
No, the manila clam is saltwater.
What are the clam's siphons names?
The clam has two siphons. The excurrent siphon (which expels water and waste out of the clam) and the incurrent siphon (which brings oxygen and food and water into the clam).
Does a fish use it tail to expel or propel itsefl through water?
expel
What would happen if you added water to clam chowder?
if you added water to clam chowder it would taste really watery
What might the clam do if you disturb?
A clam will spray a stream of water when disturbed. Also, a clam will shut it's shell tightly when disturbed.
What helps direct water over a clam's gills?
The sex glands help the water over the gills which causes the clam to have an orgasm and then have and erection. The orgasm splatters everywhere and tickles the clam.
What helps direct water over the gills a clam?
The sex glands help the water over the gills which causes the clam to have an orgasm and then have and erection. The orgasm splatters everywhere and tickles the clam.
What might the clam do if you disturb it?
The Geoduck squirts water. The rest just clam-up
Does a clam live in water?
Yes.
