Shells Review

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What is a Jingle Shell?

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A type of shell that uses byssal threads to attach to substrates.

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What is a Cockle?

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A shell species known for its strong muscular foot, which allows it to burrow into sand.

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What is a Cone Snail?

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A shell species that possesses a venomous harpoon used for hunting.

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What is a Mussel?

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A shell that uses byssal threads to attach itself to surfaces.

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What is a Flamingo Tongue?

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A shell species whose mantle covers the shell when alive.

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What are byssal threads?

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Strong, fibrous structures used by certain mollusks to attach to surfaces.

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What is the function of a muscular foot in bivalves?

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It allows the organism to burrow into sand or mud for protection.

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What distinguishes a Channeled Whelk from other whelks?

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It has a distinctively ridged shell and is known for its predatory behavior.

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What is the primary habitat of the Razor Clam?

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They are typically found buried in sandy or muddy substrates in coastal areas.

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What is the significance of the mantle in mollusks?

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The mantle is a significant part of the mollusk that secretes the shell and covers the body.