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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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No, mollusks are not prokaryotic. They are eukaryotic organisms, meaning they have cells with a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
Yes, oysters can be considered decomposers because they help break down organic matter in their environment. They filter and consume detritus, dead organisms, and other organic material, playing a crucial role in nutrient cycling within their ecosystem.
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How many oysters are served by the acme oyster house challenge in one hour?
Actual Answer: 52 Dozen! The current champion is a hulk of a man who ate 52 dozen oysters in 2-½ hours.
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The middle mantle is a layer of the Earth's interior located between the upper mantle and the lower mantle. It is predominantly composed of solid rock materials undergoing slow convection currents that play a crucial role in the movement and circulation of the Earth's mantle.
The mantle is the region beneath the Earth's crust and above the core, extending from about 30 to 2,900 kilometers (18 to 1,800 miles) below the Earth's surface. It makes up the largest portion of the Earth's interior by volume.
What happens when a marine clam is put in fresh water?
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)
The male mussel releases sperm, and a female located downstream draws it in through her incurrent siphon. The resulting fertilized eggs develop into glochidia within her gills, and once mature, they are released into the water to begin the second part of their lives. They attach to the gills, fins, or scales of freshwater fish. If a glochidium attaches to the correct fish species, it encysts into the fish's tissue and lives a while as a parasite. Over several weeks, it begins to develop gills, a foot, and other internal structures as it becomes a juvenile mussel. The now fully transformed, but still microscopic, juvenile will drop off the fish and begin its life on the stream bottom.
Oysters can be found in shallow coastal waters, typically in areas with clean, brackish water. They attach themselves to rocks, docks, or other hard surfaces. You can also find them in oyster farms or in certain restaurants and markets.
The word oyster is used as a common name for a number of distinct groups of bivalve molluscs which live in marine or brackish habitats. The valves are highly calcified. Some kinds of oyster are commonly consumed by humans, cooked or raw. Other kinds, such as pearl oysters, are not.
Is a mussel an omnivore a herbivore or a carnivore?
Mussels are omnivores. They eat something such as a heron wich is a bird. I hope i helped. ( Im a 5th grader by the way ) im smarter then you guys who asked this question. : )
Do clams care for their young?
No, clams do not care for their young. In these bivalves, the eggs are not even kept by the parent or parents. They are "cast to the wind" or, more correctly, into the ocean, lake or river currents, depending on which species they are. They become tiny free-swimming creatures in most cases, and then find a place to settle and turn into the bivalve with which we are familiar. Needless to say, many of the clams in their free-swimming form do not survive, but become food for other ocean creatures. Links can be found below.
What a oysters characteristics?
Oysters are mollusks that live in saltwater habitats, often found in clusters called oyster beds. They have a hard shell that protects their soft body and can vary in size and shape depending on the species. Oysters are filter feeders, meaning they extract nutrients from water by filtering microscopic algae and particles.
What happens to the PH of seawater when calcium carbonate materials dissolve in seawater?
The Ph level of seawater decreases when Carbon Dioxide is introduced. The basic chemical equation for this is:
CO2(aq) + H2O(l) <--> H2CO3(aq)
H2CO3(aq), Carbonic acid, is a very weak acid that will easy dissociate into H+ and HCO3-. This means that only about 1% of the dissolved CO2 actually affects the pH of seawater as an acid.
However, the increased acidity produced by the addition of CO2 has many negative consequences to the ocean environment. When carbonic acid dissociates, it produces CO32-, the carbonate ion. This ion can react with many dissolved metal ions, such as Ca2+ and Mg2+, forming precipitates such as limestone and dolomite on the ocean floor. In addition, excessively acidic surface seawater can also dissolve some types of rocks, such as limestone, weakening the stone and creating many holes. Both of these reactions affect ocean life by very quickly and drastically changing the composition of the abiotic environment.
No. Clams are mollusks, which are classified in the phylum Mollusca. They lack vertebrae.
Yes, giant clams are considered producers because they contain zooxanthellae, which are photosynthetic algae that live inside their tissues and help produce food through photosynthesis. This enables giant clams to convert sunlight into energy to support their growth and survival.
Are pearls made from a grain of sand?
No, pearls are not made from grains of sand. Pearls are formed inside oysters when an irritant, such as a piece of grit or tissue, becomes trapped inside the shell. The oyster then secretes layers of nacre around the irritant to form a pearl.
No. Oysters are bivalve shellfish. Vertebrates are animals with internal skeletons.
How many eyes does a oyster have?
The common name oyster is used for a number of different groups of bivalve mollusks.
The sensory organs of bivalves are not well developed, and are largely a function of the posterior mantle margins. The organs are usually tentacles and most are typically mechanoreceptors and chemoreceptors. Scallops have complex eyes with a lens and retina, but most other bivalves have much simpler eyes, if any. There are also light-sensitive cells in all bivalves, that can detect shadows falling on the animal. So to answer your question, Do oysters have eyes? Kind of.
It depends on what specific "oyster" you're referring to, and also what your actual definition of "eye" is.
Giant clams can come in various colors such as blue, green, brown, and even a mix of several colors. Their coloration is influenced by diet, sunlight exposure, and the type of algae living in their tissues.
Explain the symbiotic relationship between coral polyp and algae?
It's a mutualistic symbiosis, and occours in corals, jellyfishes and other polyps.
* The symbionts, called zoochlorellae if they are green algae or zooxanthellae if they are protozoans, with photosynthesis produce: # Sugars, wich can feed the host up to 90% of its energy request. # Oxygen. * The cnidarian (coral, jellyfish or hydropolyp) gives to zoochlorellae (or to zooxanthellae) his products of waste: # CO2 (which decreasing helps hermatypic corals forming their skeletons) # Minerals. # Nitrogen. In order to perform photosynthesis, zoochlorellae and zooxanthellae need light, so they can stay only in shallow waters.
No, it's classed as a Mollusc, which is the correct scientific name for shellfish. However, the hermit crab (which lives in discarded whelk shells) is NOT a shellfish- it is classed as a Crustacean, like other species of crab, lobsters, crayfish etc.
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Black oysters are a type of edible mushroom that have a dark, velvety appearance with a distinct flavor profile. They are commonly used in culinary dishes for their earthy and rich taste. Black oysters are a popular choice for adding depth and complexity to various recipes.
