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mollusks after gastropoda ("univalves"). there are both marine and freshwater forms. most bivalves are relatively sedentary suspension feeders, but they have various levels of activities (some can even "swim" by jet propulsion) and not all are suspension feeders. many bivalves (clams, mussels, oysters
, scallops, cockles) are important invertebrates for human consumption as well as key in food chains , being consumed by fish , birds , marine mammals , other vertebrates , and various invertebrates. in touching upon the human desire for beauty, both oysters and freshwater mussels are important for the...
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