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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 production of pearls . on the other hand, as filter feeders, bivalves may also concentrate...
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