mollusks clam dissection & bivalve information
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Mollusks
Clam dissection &Bivalve information
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andreaspencephotography/2957989305/
Class Bivalvia
Bivalve Anatomy
http://universe-review.ca/I10-82-clam.jpg
Use the diagrams, links, and videos to help you complete your Clam Anatomy & Physiology Comparative chart.
Swimming Manila Clam (Ruditapes philippinarum) larvae prior to settling out to begain a life in the substrate. These are 150-200 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 & clamsClass Pelecypoda - Bivalves e.g. clams, cockles, mussels, oysters, and scallops
Clam Larvae
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76798465@N00/455356937/
http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/science/zoology/faculty/hann/z260/images/clam.jpg
Clam Dissection photos and descriptions of functions
http://www.k-state.edu/organismic/images/clam_labeled_1.jpg
http://www.k-state.edu/organismic/images/clam_labeled_2.jpg
Info on Mollusks
Clam Reproduction info
Clam Dissection You-Tube
Click to view this Mollusk video