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the adductor muscle.

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The antior and postieor adductor muscles.

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What is the adaptation of clam?

Strong adductor muscles to keep out predators.


What muscles open and close clam?

the adductor muscles


Can a giant clam open and shut?

YES


What might the clam do if you disturb?

A clam will spray a stream of water when disturbed. Also, a clam will shut it's shell tightly when disturbed.


In an emergecy to keep clam?

<a href="http://www.ivars.net/">Keep clam</a>!


Can a ox-heart clam open and shut?

yes


How does a crocodile keep its jaws shut?

first of all it has musclessecond...it has musclesn third....it has....muscles XD -_-


What is the function of the two adductor muscles in the clam?

2


How many fresh clams yield 1 lb clam meat?

Surf clam yield - tongue and belly is 10% of the total weight of the clam. - tounge, belly, adductor muscles, neck and eyes is 12-15% of the clam.


What holds the two clam shells together?

posterior and anterior adductor muscles


What is the function of the pallial line on a clam?

shows where all the mantle muscles were attached in life


What holds the two valves together in a clam?

The clam does. Clams and other bivalves have very strong muscles that hold the shells tightly closed whenever they're in danger.