Ubiquitous Peaclam
Euglesa casertana
The ubiquitous peaclam is a minute freshwater bivalve found in muddy or sandy bottoms of ponds, ditches, springs, and slow streams. It spends much of its life buried, extending its siphons to filter microscopic food particles from the surrounding water. When threatened, it pulls its soft body inside and closes its hard shell. Despite its tiny size, this species is widespread across much of the Northern Hemisphere.
- Type
- Shell
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- LC