2007-03-01 14:40:09 · 6 answers · asked by Zachery W 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Yes, technically, a clam is an invertebrate because it has no backbone. However, an empty shell would not classify as such because it is no longer a living organism (wheras a mollusk, such as a mussell or clam would be considered an invertebrate because it's still alive). Hope this helps you!!!
2007-03-01 14:50:05 · answer #1 · answered by piecrumz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are invertebrates. They use the rigid shell to support their bodies instead of a spine.
2007-03-01 22:49:22 · answer #2 · answered by Larry 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shells and clams are in the mollusk category
2007-03-01 22:50:09 · answer #3 · answered by Lynn M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes..and they all belong to the mollusc phylum. Molluscs contain a soft slithery body without a spine and with a hard shell made up of calcium carbonate. This shell protects their soft body.
2007-03-01 23:39:32 · answer #4 · answered by Shreyan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup. They're also known as muscles.
2007-03-01 22:49:28 · answer #5 · answered by Lizzie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything w/o a spine is an ivertebrate
2007-03-01 22:47:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋