When dissecting a clam, you first want to separate the two shells from one another so you can observe the interior of the clam. Once the valves are separated you can now observe the different organs inside the clam. Items like the gill, adductors, siphons, and foot are able to be examined.

When dissecting a frog, you must first make an incision down the abdominal vein on the belly on the frog. Once this incision is made you can then remove he flaps of skin to discover the interior of the frog being dissected. The interior of the frog is very vivid and in contrast to the clam. The organs are very apparent and noticeable. Items like the liver, intestine, kidneys, stomach, and gallbladder are able to be examined.

Dissecting the Organism

The Frog

The Clam