What's inside a clam? A retractable foot, a siphon for sucking up water, powerful muscles, and, sometimes, a pearl. And you thought oysters were fancy. Following is the transcript of the video.
The giant clam, known for its colorful cape-like mantle, wavy shell and astonishing size, is in danger of going extinct after ...
To jet away from a predator, the cuttlefish sucks water into the cavity and then uses its strong mantle muscles to expel the liquid with great force, driving the cuttlefish in the opposite direction.
Learn about the giant clam's new critically endangered status and the urgent efforts to protect this marine giant.
Giant clams are critically endangered, with populations down 80% due to overfishing and climate change. Conservationists are ...
There are a few bioluminescent bivalves, but once again, the disco clam does things its own way. Instead of producing light, it reflects it. The edge of its red, tentacled mantle has two distinct ...
Many people expect to see quick results when trying to build muscle. It's understandable, especially when you constantly see others showing off their progress on social media. However, the process ...
Turn the clam over and cut the muscle from the other side of the shell ... Slice the siphon in half then put the pieces in a bowl. Pull out the mantle (which is long and thin) and place it ...
By Hilary Achauer When you head out for your daily run, with each stride you’re strengthening your quadriceps, your hamstrings and your upper calf muscles. The muscles on the sides of your hips ...
Energy expenditure, food intake, activity and body temperature are measured in mice using the CLAMS instrumentation system located in the MMRU in the CNRC. Each experiment is individually designed to ...
There are many types of clam found all over the world. Some suit steaming, others are opened and served raw (like oysters), others can be used in stews or chowders. Popular species of clam include ...
Rinse the clams well and scrub if necessary in cold water. Discard any with cracked or damaged shells and those that don’t close when tapped on the edge of the sink. Place the rest in a large bowl.