Clams and oysters extract calcium and carbonate ions from the water to build their shells. However, from the options you've provided, it appears that the closest relevant answer is carbon, as it is part of the carbonate ions (CO3^2-) used in the shell formation.
What do animals such as clams and oysters extract from the water to build their shells?(1 point)Responsesfructosefructosesiliconsiliconcarboncarbonhydrogenhydrogen
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