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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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Why do clams move?
to burrow themselves
Do clams protect themselves?
their shells
Do clams burrow in mud?
Yes, clams have to burrow into sand or mud in order to protect themselves
How do clams stay safe?
by digging themselves into the sand
Where do clams go during the winter months?
They bury themselves in the sand ...
How do snail clams and squids defend themselves?
They all squirt liquids
Are clams bivalves?
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.
How do you crabs support themselves?
they support bymoving \
Are giant clams producers?
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.
How do you clean clams oysters?
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.
How do the giant trees of a rainforest support themselves with such shallow root systems?
They support themselves by giving their limbs to monkey families.
How do the morning glory support themselves?
Using their stems to climb on a support
