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Label the cockle/tuangi

Use this interactive to label parts of a cockle/tuangi. Drag and drop the text labels onto the boxes next to the diagram. Selecting or hovering over a box will highlight each area in the diagram. If you hover your mouse over the text labels there is more information.

If you want to redo an answer, click on the box and the answer will go back to the top so you can move it to another box. If you want to check your answers, use the Reset incorrect button. This will reset incorrect answers only. When you are happy with your selection, use the Check answers button to check them. Use Reset all to practise again from the start.

exhalant siphon
intestine
gills
palps
inhalant siphon
adductor muscles
shell
foot
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The cockle/tuangi is a filter feeder with adaptations that enable it to live in the soft mud and fine sand in subtidal areas. In this interactive, you can label parts of the cockle’s body. See the activity Labelling the cockle/tuangi for additional support in using this interactive.

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Published: 12 January 2023Updated: 1 December 2023
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