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Mollusks begin life as eggs. They hatch into small, free-swimming larvae called veliger. They eat a lot, to make them grow as quickly as possible until they become adults.
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∙ 14y agoShells get minerals that stick together on the outer edge so it grows bigger and explains there look over time.
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Do sea shells grow?
As the mollusks grows the shell around it grows to accommodate the larger size. There are three layers to a shell, a proteinaceous periosteum, a prismatic layer, and an inner pearly layer.
Why is the name bivalve a perfect name for the species?
Because the name Bivalve literally means two shells. Oysters have two shells, Clams have two shells, Scallops have two shells, etc.
How do shells help protect animals?
Shells protect prey from pretador.
What animal has two bluish-black hard shells?
The mussel, a bivalve, has two valves, or shells.
Why does your cat lick sea shells?
Probably because they have sea salt on them. The shells are a natural salt lick.
Can you grow shells at home?
no you can't grow shells at home but you can find them on the beach
Do shells grow?
no they do not.
How do snails get their shells?
They grow them.
Do tortoises shells grow?
Yes, tortoises' shells do grow. They don't go looking for an abandoned larger shell as they grow, like some sea creatures do. Their shells are attached to their spines.
Can snails detach from there shells?
yes they can because they grow and there shells cAN BE TO SMALL
How do barnacles grow on shells?
in water
What helps the turtle to get in their shell?
Turtles do not 'get into' their shells, they are born in their shells which are part of their bodies (they can not come off) and their shells grow with them.
Why don't oysters and mussels need to shed their shells?
Their shells grow as the organism grows
Where vivid marks grow on quagga?
On their Shells.
Why oyster and mussels need to shed their shells?
Oysters and mussels do not shed their shells. They are bivalve molluscs and their shells grow larger with age.
When do snails grow there shells?
snails are born with tiny bits of shells as the snails grow the shell grows with it twirling round to form the shell. hope this helps :]
Where are olive shells found?
Olives don't have shells. They grow on trees and after they are picked they processed and allowed to cure.
