cientists classify clams as consumers. Which observation about clams provides the strongest evidence for this classification? A. Young clams are able to move from place to place. B. Clams gain energy and nutrients by filtering particles from the water. C. Clams use calcium compounds to make a hard shell. D. Clams live on the ocean floor, and sometimes survive without sunlight.

The correct answer is option - B.

Explanation:

Clams are the bivalve mollusks that are classified as a consumer or the filter feeder as they internalize the particles and the suspended nutrients and matter in the water to carry out energy and nutrients for them.

These are known as a consumer due to their bivalve body and get its specific structure which is using gills to filter the food or nutrients particle. This makes the clams unique as some other bivalves organisms.

Thus, the correct answer is option - B.

B., Clams gain energy and nutrients by filtering particles from the water.