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How and where are the valves of a clam held together?
Bivalve mollusks like clams hold their shells closed with their muscular bodies. They also have leathery "hinges" at the rounded part of the shell which help to hold the two halves together. These are similar to ligaments in higher animals. If you ever get a clam in the supermarket that is already open, that one is dead and you should not eat it.
How can the umbo -on a clam- be located?
The umbo on a clam is the oldest part of the shell and can typically be found at the hinge of the two shell halves, closest to where they join together. It is usually more elevated and centrally located compared to the rest of the shell. Observing the position of the umbo can help determine the age and growth pattern of the clam.
What is the oldest part of a clam shell?
The umbo, also known as the beak, is the oldest part of a clam shell. It is the point where growth starts and forms the center of the shell. Over time, new layers of shell material are added, extending outwards from the umbo.
Where is the youngest part of a clam?
Along constructive/divergent plate boundaries. This is where the new ocean floor comes from. This is the youngest part of the ocean floor that is.
What is the oldest part of the clam shell?
The umbo which is located at the anterior end of the clam
What holds the shells of a clam together?
Hinge ligament :)
Is a clam a bivalve?
This is from Wikipedia:Bivalves have a shell consisting of two asymmetrically rounded halves called valves that are mirror images of each other, joined at one edge by a flexible ligament called the hinge.
Why are some stoves referred to as clam shells?
Some stoves are referred to as clam shells because they resemble the form and function of the shells of a clam. They are compact with hinge joining two halves.
How and where are the valves of a clam held together?
Bivalve mollusks like clams hold their shells closed with their muscular bodies. They also have leathery "hinges" at the rounded part of the shell which help to hold the two halves together. These are similar to ligaments in higher animals. If you ever get a clam in the supermarket that is already open, that one is dead and you should not eat it.
What do you call A sea crature whose shell is in two halves joined together by a hinge?
A bivalve. A clam (A brachiopod)
A sea creature whose shell is in two halves joined by a hinge starts with bi?
I think it's bivalvular
What is the Hinge area in a clam?
its the doorhinge of the clam (where it excretes poopoo)
What does a clam shell look like and how can it be distinguished from other types of shells?
A clam shell is typically oval-shaped with two hinged halves that can open and close. It is usually smooth and symmetrical. Clam shells can be distinguished from other types of shells by their shape, hinge, and lack of prominent ridges or spikes.
How can the umbo -on a clam- be located?
The umbo on a clam is the oldest part of the shell and can typically be found at the hinge of the two shell halves, closest to where they join together. It is usually more elevated and centrally located compared to the rest of the shell. Observing the position of the umbo can help determine the age and growth pattern of the clam.
What are the two shells of a clam held by?
The hinge ligament hold the two shells together as well as the adductor muscles which controls the opening and closing of the bivalve.
How does a clam open and close the shell?
Clams close their shells with powerful adductor muscles which pull the two valves together. A springy ligament at the hinge pulls the shell open when the muscles relax. Just like us, the clam needs to use nerve cells to signal the muscle to do its thing.
What makes a clam a clam?
its uses gilles for respiration and they can only move by shooting water through their hinge and propelling forward
