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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.

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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.

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