Lab Practical #1 Functions

Front

What structure moves food into the mouth for a clam?

Back

Labial Palps

Front

What builds the clam's shell?

Back

Mantle

Front

What opens and closes the two valves in a clam?

Back

Adductor muscles

Front

What structure steers and helps a squid stay upright?

Back

Fins

Front

What controls water flow in a squid?

Back

Siphon

Front

What is the function of the mantle in mollusks?

Back

The mantle secretes the shell and covers the visceral mass.

Front

What are the two main parts of a clam's body?

Back

The visceral mass and the mantle.

Front

What is the role of the siphon in cephalopods?

Back

The siphon is used for jet propulsion and controlling water flow.

Front

What are adductor muscles responsible for in bivalves?

Back

They are responsible for closing the shell valves.

Front

What is the function of fins in squids?

Back

Fins help in stabilization and steering.