The Clam Flashcards
Anterior
The top side of the clam, Its not really the top side but it the side the Umbo points to.
Posterior
The “right side” of the clam
Dorsal (Dorsa)
The top part of the clam. The top embo
Ventral
The bottom of the clam. The bottom umbo.
Umbo
The smooth bump at the back of the clam. It should resemble a latch device and there is a dorsal and ventral side.
Hinge Ligament
The space right between the two umbo. It literally is like the latch for the clam to open and close.
Growth Ring
The lines on the dorsal side of the clam that show how large and old it is.
Anterior Adductor Muscle
The muscle that keeps the clam closed shut when it needs to be closed.
Posterior Adductor Muscle
The muscle that keeps the clam closed on the posterior end.
Mantel
The bottom smooth part of the clam where it is really smooth on the shell. It is located on the inner dorsal side.
Incurrent Siphon
Water enter through it and throught the gills and stomach to get itself food.
Excurrent Siphon
The waste and unneeded stuff brought in through the interior siphon is then pushed out through the excurrent siphon.
Gills
The part of the clam that lets it make oxyhen for itself.
Foot
The really spongy thing in the clam that helps it move around. (It looks like a tounge)
Palps
This guides food into the mouth.
Mouth
Where the food goes to make it to the digestive tract.
Reproductive Organs
The place where the clam can fertilize or be fertilize to be ble to reproduce. (Baby makeing parts)
Digestive Gland
Where the food gets digestive to give energy to the clam.
Anus
Where the unneeded waste comes out
