Clams move around by opening and closing their shells repeatedly. They are not filter feeders like oysters or mussels. Since they swim around, water circulates through their shells, and they get their food that way. Clams' main predators are starfish.
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to burrow themselves
their shells
Yes, clams have to burrow into sand or mud in order to protect themselves
by digging themselves into the sand
They bury themselves in the sand ...
They all squirt liquids
Yes, clams are bivalves. Bivalves are a class of mollusks characterized by having a shell with two hinged valves. Clams have two shells that they can close tightly to protect themselves.
Clams themselves are not Canadians, as they are marine animals and do not possess nationality or citizenship. However, clams can be found in Canadian waters and are an important part of the marine ecosystem and local economy in Canada. Many Canadians harvest and consume clams, contributing to their cultural and culinary identity.
The belief that clams are an aphrodisiac is mostly a myth. While some people may believe that certain foods can enhance libido, there is no scientific evidence to support the idea that clams specifically have this effect.
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.
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Clams can be cleaned by leaving them in water for 24 to 48 hours. They will clean themselves out, but it is good to change the water a couple of times during the process. Oysters generally do not need to be cleaned and can be eaten raw out of the shell.