SDPB | Clam movement video

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Anatomy clam bivalve mollusk mollusc tissue organ movement locomotion
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SDPB | Clam movement video

Clam movement in the Missouri River, Yankton, South Dakota. The muscular foot of the clam is used to move the clam through the shallow river bottom. Note: Two clams were lifted during this video to demonstration the retraction of the foot. We do not encourage disturbing clams in nature.
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