Can clams hear?

Fact 5 - Clams have no eyes, ears, or noses, so they cannot see, hear, or smell. Fact 6 - A clam's shell consists of two, usually equal, halves. ... This giant clam can weigh more than 440 pounds and its shell can measure up to four feet across!

FAQ

• What's the difference between yellowfin and bluefin tuna?

  Although it's subtle, both fish species have a slight tail colour difference. Bluefin tuna have dark blue tails, while yellowfin tuna tend to have yellow in the tail. Yellowfin tuna have a yellow lateral line and longer yellow dorsal and anal fins.

• Why do fish need calcium?

  Calcium is a vital nutrient for fish because it helps with growth. Besides helping the animals grow, calcium can help with healthy eggs and healing of all kinds of shells. Calcium levels vary in saltwater tanks and freshwater tanks.

• Does fish give birth through mouth?

  Sometimes the female fish will carry the fertilized eggs in her mouth, or the male and female will trade off, which is called biparental mouthbrooding. Typically fish that are born via mouthbrooding are underweight at first and require recovery time to feed and grow.

• What kind of fish are smelts?

  Smelt, any of certain silvery, chiefly marine food fishes, family Osmeridae, closely related to salmon and trout and found in cold northern waters. Smelts, like trout, have a small, adipose (fleshy) fin. They are slender carnivores and spawn short distances upstream, in the surf or in ponds.

• Is it safe to sleep with a mouse in the house?

  Because rats/mice carry various bacteria and diseases (e.g. hantavirus, leptospirosis, and salmonella) it is unsafe (long-term) to sleep in the same house or room in which they are present. Call an exterminator, and pick up traps from your local hardware store.

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• Can clownfish survive without anemone?

  Remember that your clownfish does not need an anemone to thrive and your clownfish will do great without one. But if it is this symbiotic relationship you are looking for, tank raised clownfish will associate with anemones or corals just like wild fish.

• What happens if a fish gets too cold?

  In the wild, a cold fish would simply swim to warmer water. ... If the water in your tank is too cold, then your fish's metabolism will slow down, which leads to your fish becoming sluggish and sleepy. On the flipside, water that is too warm causes your fish's metabolism to speed up.

• How long do you boil fresh clams?

  Bring the water to a boil. Let the clams cook in the steam from the boiling water for about 5-10 minutes, until the steamer clam shells are wide open, then remove the pot from the heat. Any steamers that didn't open should be discarded.

• Can anglerfish kill humans?

  No, anglerfish are not dangerous to humans. However, humans are dangerous to anglerfish.

• Which oysters are better east or west?

  East Coast oysters are typically smoother with a large cup and crisp meat with a briny, savory flavor. By comparison, West Coast oysters typically have a ruffled shell with a deeper cup. The meat itself is sweet and plump with a subtle mineral flavor.

• Are needle fish dangerous?

  Needlefish. Needlefish are not dangerous because they are aggressive, venomous or poisonous, or pack a mean bite. They're dangerous mostly because of their shape, their needle-like teeth, and their ability to become airborne.

• Can you eat salmon without cooking it?

  Raw salmon may harbor bacteria, parasites, and other pathogens. ... Cooking salmon to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) kills bacteria and parasites, but if you eat the fish raw, you run the risk of contracting an infection ( 1 , 2 ).

• How many rainbow fish should be kept together?

  6 Rainbowfish Behavior/Compatibility Rainbowfish are shoalers and should be kept in groups of 6 or more for best effect. Males will exhibit their best colors as they vie for attention from females.

• Do bubblers stress fish?

  If your water is not circulating or low on oxygen, then a bubbler could be just what you need! ... Certain fish have adapted to stagnant water, like betta, and can even draw water from the surface. In this case, the water movement caused by a bubbler can actually stress the fish.

• Why did Costco stop selling Atlantic salmon from Chile?

  And its clear that consumers dont want their foods tainted with hormones and antibiotics. That's prompted Costco to turn away from farmed salmon from Chile – the world's second largest producer - due to its record use of antibiotics to kill deadly bacteria in its net pens.

• How do Japanese flying squid reproduce?

  The mating When Japanese flying squid hook up, the male clutches the female and uses his “hectocotylus” (the fourth right arm, designed for this sort of hand off) to grab some spermatophores and stick them onto the lucky lady.

• How much Atlantic salmon can you eat?

  The American Heart Association recommends eating at least two 3.5-ounce servings of fatty fish like salmon every week.

• Do you rinse fish after soaking in buttermilk?

  Soak the fish fillets in the buttermilk for about 2 minutes, the remove and let excess drain off. ... The best base solution is salt and milk, you can mix 1/2 cup salt in 2 or more cups of milk to cover the fish, soak overnight, rinse well in the morning and cook or freeze!

• Can you eat raw fish from Costco?

  Yes, it is safe to eat raw salmon from Costco. But you should follow some guidelines and be comfortable with a certain level of risk. First, shop for previously-frozen, farm-raised salmon. ... Also, look for “farmed Atlantic salmon” or “farmed Alaskan salmon.” Salmon, in general, is a high risk for parasites.

• Can you put fresh caught fish on ice?

  Keeping Fish on Ice. “Icing fish” is the best way to keep fish fresh and is the most important step for optimal flavor and texture in seafood.

• Will cichlids attack shrimp?

  Just about any fish will eat a shrimp if they can handle it. Fish may not really know what a larger shrimp is and may ignore, but cichlids are pretty smart and opportunistic. Aggression from pecking order is different from being a predator. Cichlids do not fight to eat the other fish, they fight for hierarchy.

• How do you know if shrimp eggs are fertilized?

  How do You Know if Ghost Shrimp Eggs are Fertilized? You can tell that ghost shrimp eggs are fertilized by observing their color. If they are fertilized, the eggs will gradually blacken over time and feature dark green shades. If you notice that the eggs are dim and white, they are not fertilized and possibly rotten.

• How much mercury is in King fish?

  Most-contaminated fish species

  hideMercury levels in commercial fish and shellfish
  species	Mean (ppm)	Trophic level
  Shark	0.979
  Mackerel (king)	0.730	4.5
  Tuna (bigeye)	0.689	4.5

• Should you rinse frozen cooked shrimp?

  Rinse the shrimp under cold water to remove ice crystals. Place the frozen shrimp in a colander and rinse under cool running water for about 1 minute — you want to remove any ice crystals and separate any shrimp that are frozen together. Shake the colander to remove as much excess water as possible.

• What do green prawns look like?

  Green prawns These are uncooked prawns. They have translucent flesh that changes colour when cooked.