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How are sea shells a part of the carbon cycle?
Sea shells are composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) as the main constituent hence on decay and decomposition the add the Carbon back to ecosystem but when taken as food or source of calcium their carbon contnats enter in food chain.
What are the little blue shells that you find on sea rock?
The dark blue clumps of oval shaped shells are called mussels.
Which shells are closed?
Shells of shellfish such as clams, mussels, and oysters are closed when the organism is alive and protecting itself. Additionally, hermit crabs use shells as a protective covering and can close off the opening using their claws.
Why do marine organisms with shells remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
1. As part of the carbon cycle known as photosynthesis, plants and algae absorb carbon dioxide, light, and water to produce carbohydrate energy for themselves and oxygen as a waste product.
Are huge amounts of carbon dioxide locked up in shells of tiny marine organisms?
Yes, huge amounts of carbon dioxide are effectively locked up in the shells of tiny marine organisms, such as foraminifera and coccolithophores. These organisms utilize dissolved carbon dioxide in the ocean to form calcium carbonate shells, which eventually sink to the ocean floor when they die. This process helps sequester carbon from the atmosphere and plays a crucial role in the global carbon cycle. Over geological time, this carbon can become part of sedimentary rock formations, further contributing to long-term carbon storage.
Why oyster and mussels need to shed their shells?
Oysters and mussels do not shed their shells. They are bivalve molluscs and their shells grow larger with age.
What are mussels grown on?
I think its their shells.
Do mussels have protective shells?
Yes.
Why don't oysters and mussels need to shed their shells?
Their shells grow as the organism grows
How are sea shells a part of the carbon cycle?
Sea shells are composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) as the main constituent hence on decay and decomposition the add the Carbon back to ecosystem but when taken as food or source of calcium their carbon contnats enter in food chain.
What is a shellfish with two shells called?
clams, oysters, or mussels
What animals that has a pair of hard shells?
Bivalves ( clams. mussels, scallops)
What are the little blue shells that you find on sea rock?
The dark blue clumps of oval shaped shells are called mussels.
Ocean animals such as mussels and snails make their shells primarily from the mineral WHAT?
Cacite
What are at least two ways that carbon can get from seashells to the atmosphere?
Carbon from seashells can enter the atmosphere through natural processes like weathering, which breaks down the shells and releases carbon dioxide. Additionally, human activities such as burning fossil fuels made from limestone, which is a source of carbon accumulated from ancient marine life, can release carbon into the atmosphere.
Why oyster and mussel not need to shed there shells?
Mussels do not shed their shells. They are bivalves and all bivalves just grow larger by adding material to their shells as they get older.
Do Mussels float when they are dead?
Yes, mussels can float when they are dead, particularly if they have air trapped inside their shells. When alive, mussels are typically anchored to surfaces and remain submerged. However, once they die, their shells may open, allowing air to enter, which can cause them to become buoyant and float to the surface.
