This is the setup for measuring filtration rate of Acesta. The long outstretched tentacles and bright orange mantle edge indicate that the clam is relaxed and hopefully comfortable. Image courtesy of Gulf of Mexico 2002, NOAA/OER.
This is the setup for measuring filtration rate of Acesta. The long outstretched tentacles and bright orange mantle edge indicate that the clam is relaxed and hopefully comfortable. Image courtesy of Gulf of Mexico 2002, NOAA/OER.