The sex glands help the water over the gills which causes the clam to have an orgasm and then have and erection. The orgasm splatters everywhere and tickles the clam.
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The beating cilia on the gills of a clam help to direct water flow over the gills, allowing for gas exchange to occur. This movement of water helps the clam filter out oxygen and nutrients while expelling waste and carbon dioxide.
Yes, clams have a body cavity called a coelom where their internal organs are housed. This cavity helps provide space for their organs to function properly and allows for movement and support within the clam's body.
Clams are not parasites. Clams are a type of bivalve mollusk that feed by filtering particles from water using their gills. They are not known to rely on other organisms for sustenance like parasites do.
No i am pretty sure of this because a biotic factor is something that i alive. A clam is alive! An abiotic factor is something that was never living. Example: Water and sun.
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 sponge takes in particles of water. A clam takes in particles of food.