: Most bivalves are filter feeders. They draw water into their mantle cavity through a siphon, where specialized gills trap organic particles. Internal Systems
: They breathe through plate-like gills (ctenidia) located in the mantle cavity. : Most bivalves are filter feeders
: Unlike gastropods (snails), bivalves lack a distinct head. Their body consists of a torso and a muscular "foot" used for burrowing or anchoring. : Most bivalves are filter feeders
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