Manila Clam
The digestive system of the Manila Clam is interesting. The Clam usually eats algae and the algae will enter through the gills where it is seperated from the water particles. The food then enters the stomach straight from the mouth, the mouth is just a small opening in the stomach. The stomach breaks down the food. The digestive gland breaks down the food further so it can pass through the intestine easily where the nutrients are extracted for use. Finally the waste reaches the anus where it is excreted.
The digestive system of the Manila Clam is interesting. The Clam usually eats algae and the algae will enter through the gills where it is seperated from the water particles. The food then enters the stomach straight from the mouth, the mouth is just a small opening in the stomach. The stomach breaks down the food. The digestive gland breaks down the food further so it can pass through the intestine easily where the nutrients are extracted for use. Finally the waste reaches the anus where it is excreted.