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What does a clam's shell have in common with a tree trunk?
I suppose both will show annual growth rings or stages.
What do the rings on a clams shell mean?
The rings on a clam's shell are growth rings that indicate the age of the clam. Each ring represents a year of the clam's life, similar to tree rings. By counting the rings, scientists can determine the age of the clam.
How can you tell how old a clam is?
The clam's shell has growth rings on them. All you have to do is count.Clams grow slightly bigger each year as they age. The put an extra bit on the edge of their shell to accommodate this and you can estimate a clams age by counting the ridges of this shell addition.
What do the rings on the clams shell indicate?
The rings on a clam show where the growth of one year ends. Basically you can count the rings to see how old the clam is just like a tree! Each ring shows the growth of that year.
What is on a tree trunk?
Bark covers a tree trunk.
Did a human evolve from an ape?
No, not exactly. However, going into the past Apes and Humans have a common ancestor. Think of it like a tree, the things living today are the tips of the branches of the tree. But these tips join together as you move towards the tree trunk. The tree trunk is the common ancestor of ALL life on Earth.
How does a tree trunk split occur and what are the common causes of this phenomenon?
A tree trunk split occurs when the wood fibers in the trunk separate due to internal or external stress. Common causes include strong winds, heavy snow or ice accumulation, lightning strikes, disease, or mechanical damage.
Name for a tree trunk?
The trunk of a tree is called a 'bole'.
Is a tree trunk a compound?
Tree trunk is a compound word
What part of the trunk of a tree?
the outer part of a tree trunk
What part of a tree is the trunk?
the outer part of a tree trunk
What does the main trunk at the bottom of a phylogenetic tree represent?
The main trunk at the bottom of a phylogenetic tree represents the common ancestor from which all the species or groups included in the tree descended. It is the starting point from which the branches representing different species or groups diverge.
