The depth to which a bivalve can bury itself depends on the:
A) composition of the sediment.
B) length of the respiratory structure.
C) oxygen content of the sediment.
D) turbidity of the surface water.
E) wave frequency and water velocity.

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The length of the respiratory structure, such as siphons, determines how deep a bivalve can bury itself while still maintaining access to oxygenated water above the sediment.

The Depth to Which a Bivalve Can Bury Itself Depends