The Depth to Which a Bivalve Can Bury Itself Depends

question 57

Multiple Choice

The depth to which a bivalve can bury itself depends on the:

• A) composition of the sediment.
• B) length of the respiratory structure.
• C) oxygen content of the sediment.
• D) turbidity of the surface water.
• E) wave frequency and water velocity.

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