Asian clam [Laternula truncata]
Description
Laternula truncata, commonly known as the Asian clam, is a species of marine bivalve mollusc in the family Laternulidae. It is native to the Indo-Pacific region. The Asian clam can reach a size of 60 millimeters. It has a solid, oval shell that is brownish or olive-green in color. The Asian clam is a filter feeder and burrows in soft substrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Pearl Oysters and Relatives
Pteriida
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| Family |
Pilgrim Oysters
Isognomonidae
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| Genus |
Laternula
Laternula
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