Oysters are sessile like clams but oysters do not burrow their foot into the sand. How do oysters anchor themselves to the surface?

RuMoR asked Sep 21, 2022

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Answer:

They create an adhesive material that sticks to the surface.

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LarryH answered Sep 25, 2022

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