Asian Clam
Corbicula fluminea
A small freshwater bivalve that lives partly buried in sand or mud in rivers, lakes, canals, and reservoirs. It filters tiny algae and organic particles from the water using siphons while keeping most of its body protected inside a hard shell. When disturbed, it closes its valves tightly and can dig down with a muscular foot. This species is a major aquatic invader in many regions because it reproduces quickly and can reach very high densities.
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- Asian Clam