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Salt water animals (save for the few that actually can live in either salt water or fresh water) can not survive in fresh water because their cells are isotonic to the salt water, but they would be highly hypertonic to the fresh water.
That is to say, the concentration of salt within the organism's cells would be equal to the concentration of salt in the salt water, but would be far higher than the concentration of salt in the fresh water, and thus osmosis would be triggered, and the cells would "lyce" (when a cell lyces, it means it bursts due to an overabundant amount of water being forced into the cell)
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What helps direct water over the gills of a clam?
The beating cilia on the gills of a clam help to direct water flow over the gills, allowing for gas exchange to occur. This movement of water helps the clam filter out oxygen and nutrients while expelling waste and carbon dioxide.
What is the largest shell in the Philippines?
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.
Is a clam an abiotic factor?
No i am pretty sure of this because a biotic factor is something that i alive. A clam is alive! An abiotic factor is something that was never living. Example: Water and sun.
What takes in particles?
A sponge takes in particles of water. A clam takes in particles of food.
What would most likely leave fossil remains a jellyfish a fox or a moth?
A clam is more likely to fossilize than a jellyfish.
Is a manila clam a fresh water clam?
No, the manila clam is saltwater.
Does a fresh water clam have eyes?
No, clams do not have eyes.
How often do fresh water clams reproduce?
how do u know if a clam is a male or a female
Name a marine or freshwater mollusc such as clam and oyster?
mussell
What is a marine or freshwater mollusc such as a clam or cockle called?
bivalve
Is clams only be in salt water my husband went fishing in Glasgow KY and on his hook caught a clam?
Clams can be either fresh water or salt water. (Depends on the species)
Marine or freshwater mollusc such as a clam oyster or scallop?
bivalve
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).
How many fresh shelled clams equals one cup of clam meat?
One pound of fresh Manilla clams in shell will give you 3/4 cup of clam meat.
What are the best restaurants in town that serve fresh clam chowder?
Some of the top restaurants in town known for serving fresh clam chowder include Restaurant A, Restaurant B, and Restaurant C.
How many fresh clams yield 1 lb clam meat?
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.
What is clam juice?
A clam is a marine bivalve mollusk with shells of equal size. They are sometimes buried in sand or mud that is near bodies of water. These bodies of waters could be freshwater or saltwater.
