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What do clams use for movement?
What do clams use for movement?
Muscular Foot
What is the umbo of a clam?
What is the umbo of a clam?
Where the clam opens is a swollen region where the shell of the clam starts to grow.
What are growth-rest lines?
What are growth-rest lines?
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What are the cardinal teeth of a clam?
What are the cardinal teeth of a clam?
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What is the gonad of a clam?
What is the gonad of a clam?
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What does the mantle of a clam do?
What does the mantle of a clam do?
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What is the hinge ligament of a clam?
What is the hinge ligament of a clam?
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What is the inhalant siphon?
What is the inhalant siphon?
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What is the exhalant siphon?
What is the exhalant siphon?
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What does the anterior adductor muscle of a clam do?
What does the anterior adductor muscle of a clam do?
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What is the posterior adductor muscle of a clam?
What is the posterior adductor muscle of a clam?
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What is the heart of a clam?
What is the heart of a clam?
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What do labial palps of a clam do?
What do labial palps of a clam do?
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Study Notes
Clam Anatomy and Functions
- Clams utilize a muscular foot for mobility, anchoring and allowing them to dig into substrates.
- The umbo is the swollen, growth region at the shell's hinge where it starts to open.
- Growth-rest lines indicate periods of slower growth in a clam’s shell, though specific details are not provided.
- Cardinal teeth are prominent features under the umbo, aiding in the alignment of the bivalve shell halves.
- A gonad serves as the reproductive gland, playing a crucial role in the clam's reproduction.
Shell Structures and Protection
- The mantle offers protection against sunlight and facilitates shell formation, increasing size and strength as the clam matures.
- The hinge ligament connects the shell halves, enabling the clam to open and close effectively like a door.
Water Intake and Gas Exchange
- The inhalant siphon allows the clam to intake water, essential for feeding and respiration.
- The exhalant siphon functions in expelling water, maintaining waste management and fluid balance.
Musculature
- The anterior adductor muscle enables swimming by controlling the opening and closing motion of the shell through rapid contractions.
- The posterior adductor muscle is key to the clam's muscular system, facilitating movement and shell closure.
Digestive Aid
- Labial palps aid in the digestion of food, ensuring efficient nutrient absorption for the clam's survival.
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Test your knowledge on clams with this informative quiz about their anatomy. Learn about key terms such as the muscular foot, umbo, and cardinal teeth. Perfect for students studying marine biology.
