Mollusks Clam dissection & Bivalve information
Class Bivalvia Bivalve Anatomy Use the diagrams, links, and videos to help you complete your Clam Anatomy & Physiology Comparative chart.Clam Anatomy & Physiology Comparative chart
Swimming Manila Clam (Ruditapes philippinarum) larvae prior to settling out to begain a life in the substrate. These are microns in diameter and the swimming organ (velum) and the foot are labeled. The width of the entire picture is slightly over 1mm. PhylumMollusca - Molluscs e.g. snails, slugs, mussels, cockles & clams Class Pelecypoda - Bivalves e.g. clams, cockles, mussels, oysters, and scallops Clam Larvae
Clam Dissection photos and descriptions of functions
Info on Mollusks Clam Reproduction info
Clam Dissection You-Tube
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