THE CLAM

BODY SYSTEMS

SHELL

• The shell protects the clam from any predators

FOOT

• The foot allows the clam to move from place to place

MUSCLE

• Muscles are the engine that the body uses to control itself

INHALENT AND EXHALENT SIPHON

• The inhalant lets water into the clam and exhalent lets water out of the clam

FACTS

• A giant clam has one chance to find its home when it lays down in the reef it stays there forever
• Freshwater clams are very popular in home aquariums

FACTS

• Clam shells consist of two usually equal halves
• The giant clam has a lifespan of over 100 years