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Clams Oysters and Scallops
Clams, oysters and scallops are bivalve mollusks native to both freshwater and saltwater habitats. Many are edible and some types of oysters produce the world’s freshwater and saltwater pearls. All questions about clams, oysters and scallops can be directed here.
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Giant clams are an intermediate. They basically feed on phytoplankton (tiny microscopic plants). But they also house a type of algae in their mantle that produces sugar for them. That makes them somewhat in between consumer and producer...
Why phylum do clams belong to?
The phylum is Mollusca - all clams are mollusks, like any shelled bivalve. Snails and slugs are also mollusks.
A crackalackin' crack oyster cracker cracker would crack as many crackalackin' crack oyster crackers as a crackalackin' crack oyster cracker cracker could crack, if a crack oyster cracker cracker could crack oyster crackers in a crackalackin' way.
What is the scientific name for the Mollusks?
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Orthogastropoda
Superorder: Heterobranchia
Order: Opisthobranchia
Suborder: Nudibranchia
solid scientific name Opisthobranchia
What is the scientific name for white clam shell?
The scientific name for white clam shells is typically determined by the specific species of clam. For example, the scientific name for the Atlantic surf clam, commonly found along the East Coast of North America, is Spisula solidissima.
What is the genus of mollusks?
Mollusks don't have an genus, they are a separate phylum on their own. Only if you are refering to a specific mollusc, then a genus can be specified.
What types of creatures are in which shells like cowrie shells?
Cowrie shells are mollusk shells, specifically from the family Cypraeidae. They are often found in tropical seas and are known for their shiny, smooth shells that come in various colors and patterns.
What microorganisms live in salt water?
Many microorganisms are found naturally in fresh and saltwater.
What is a clam's mantle cavity?
space between mantle and visceral mass. Digestive, reproductive, and excretory systems all empty into mantle cavity, so basically all of its poop pours into it.
They digest through the grooves in their gills. Then they bring the food in through thr radula to their mouth. The food then goes to the digestive gland and to the intestine. Finally, the waste leaves through the anus.
Invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell.
Is a squid a bivalve or univalve?
Limpets are snails with a broadly conical shell which is not coiled, or appears not to be coiled. Limpets, theoretically are therefore a form of snail. All snails are known to be bivalves so i presume that limpets are also bivalves. I hope this answers your question ! This answer is totally wrong......
The correct one is:limpets are gastropods that contain one flat shell. They have one flat foot that lies under the body and this foot helps in digging.they are herbivores that feed on algae and plants and have a tongue like structure with rows of teeth that helps in digging. That's all i know.... I hope it is helpful to you..:) <3
Thin layer of tissue that secretes a mollusk's shell?
The mantle (the inner portion of the mantle to be exact).
Yes, a chiton is indeed a herbivore. This marine mollusk eats bacteria, diatoms, algae, and bryozoans. Most species are grazers but some are predators.
No they should not eat canned clams. Feed your dog a good name brand of dry dog food only, twice daily. If you want to feed treats, stick to something like dog biscuits or small pieces of veggies.
A mollusk with one shell or none?
The mollusc (or mollusk) shell is typically a calcareous exoskeleton which encloses, supports and protects the soft parts of an animal in the phylum Molluscae, like snails, clams, tusk shells, and several other classes.
