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Facts About
Shells
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  Note: we call these Pink
Pectens in our catalog but they go by the names of Radula and Calico - they come in many
other types and colors from yellows and browns to black white and pink. If you ever
want another color just put in your request and we will get you some.
Pecten Shells
Bivalve is the common name for any mollusk
characterized by a shell divided into two valves hinged at one side. They are of the class
Bivalvia, also called Pelecypoda. There are more than 6,000 known species; they include
the clam, cockle, mussel, oyster, and scallop or pecten. Most live in salt water, but many
species survive in fresh water. Pectens, often called scallops and fan shells, are members
of the Pectinidae Family. The shells are fan shaped to almost round and present a
relatively flat profile. Those from tropical regions can be very colorful.
About the Living Shell and animal
Bivalves have two half shells.
Bivalves feed by filtering out small marine organisms from the water.
Bivalves have lost their ability to move since is was no longer necessary for
obtaining food.
They are well protected by their shells. Bivalve may
swim by flapping their shells rapidly but generally are buried in the ocean floor and
immobile.
Bivalve suck water in through the mouth. The gills have a sticky mucus
that traps the marine organisms. Cilia moves the sticky mucus into the gut. A
continuous supply of sticky mucus is made at the gills.
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Facts About Gem
Stones and Semi Prescious Stones
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Aquamarine
Aquamarine: This stone is excellent to help enhance your
communication skills. A beryl. Clear light blue, blue-green. Enhances the ability for
rapid intellectual response and helps one to learn not only about the physical world but
also about one's self. Aids in becoming more attuned to spiritual levels of awareness and
yet remain centered. Encourages the ideal of service to the world and to the development
of humanity. Light-heartedness, creativity, communication, self-awareness, confidence,
purpose. Throat (& spleen) Heart, immune system, thymus, lymph nodes,excellent for the
eyes and improving vision. Affects etheric and mental levels. Releases anxiety,
fear, restlessness.
check out this site for more links and info:
http://www.sfheart.com/stones.html
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