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Mussels & Other Bivalve Mollusks

Live-action footage introduces typical Bivalve Mollusks including mussels, oysters, clams, cockles, and oysters. Explains that there are over 12,000 species in the world, each distinguished by a shell with two halves (valves) and siphons through which the animal filters its food. Shows the byssus that anchors mussels to rocks. Also reveals how mussels release their eggs and spermatozoids into water.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY
Seventh Grade-Tenth Grade
Taping Rights Available until: Aug 31, 2011

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