(2006-27) bivalves, such as clams, are found in salt
water. the clam captures food particles from water
that flows over its gills. which of these is the best
classification of the clam?
a. a chunk feeder
b. a decomposer
c. a filter feeder
d. a grazer

c. A filter feeder

Explanation:

Filter feeders are those organisms that feed on the food particles by straining them from water and then taking them in.The straining of water takes place through specialized structures which acts as filters.Since in the given case, the bivalves are capturing the food particles that are flowing over their gills, they are performing filer feeding.

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