Many bivalves, like scallops, live in salt water. The scallop captures food particles from water that flows over its gills. Which of these is the best classification of the scallop?
A. a chunk feeder
B. a decomposer
C. a filter feeder
D. a grazer

Question

Many bivalves, like scallops, live in salt water. The scallop captures food particles from water that flows over its gills. Which of these is the best classification of the scallop?
	A.	a chunk feeder
	B.	a decomposer
	C.	a filter feeder
	D.	a grazer

anonymous · Answer

C. The statement says "captures food particles from water that flows over its gills."  Doesn't that sound like a filter? Pulling food particles out of the water and such.