Some clams appear to have blue lips but in reality, they don't. The lips appear to be blue due to the reflection of their lips in the water.
Chat with our AI personalities
Clam lips appear blue due to the presence of a protein called hemocyanin, which helps transport oxygen in the blood. Hemocyanin contains copper, which gives the lips a blue color when oxygenated.
A clam is more likely to fossilize than a jellyfish.
The largest shell in the Philippines is the Tridacna gigas, also known as the giant clam. It can grow up to 4 feet in length and is a protected species due to its status as an endangered marine organism.
Clam gonads are the reproductive organs of clams that produce eggs or sperm for reproduction. They are typically located near the digestive system within the clam's body. Clam gonads play a crucial role in the reproductive cycle of clams.
No, growth rings are not typically found on living clam shells. They are commonly found on fossil clam shells and can provide information about the age and growth patterns of the clam when it was alive.
The rings on a clam's shell are growth rings that indicate the age of the clam. Each ring represents a year of the clam's life, similar to tree rings. By counting the rings, scientists can determine the age of the clam.