Venus Clams [Venerida]

Description

Venerida encompasses a large group of marine bivalve molluscs commonly referred to as venus clams. This order includes many species that are significant to commercial fisheries, known for their edible qualities. Venus clams have thick, often rounded shells with a variety of colors and patterns. They are primarily infaunal, living buried in sandy or muddy substrates where they filter feed.

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