genus
Corbicula
“Asian Clam”
Genus Overview
The invasive, nonnative Asian clam tends to be larger size (to about 2 inches) and has prominent, raised, concentric ridges on its thick, tough shell. Young Asian clams might be confused with fingernail clams, but look for the raised ridges and thick shell. On older specimens, the brownish outer shell covering typically flakes off to show the white layer underneath.
Invasive species of Asian clam (Corbicula spp.), zebra "mussel" (Dreissena polymorpha), and quagga "mussel" (Dreissena bugensis) are nuisances for humans and native bivalves including native pea clams and fingernail clams.
Invasive species of Asian clam (Corbicula spp.), zebra "mussel" (Dreissena polymorpha), and quagga "mussel" (Dreissena bugensis) are nuisances for humans and native bivalves including native pea clams and fingernail clams.
Characteristics
POLLUTION TOLERANCE
0 = least tolerant, 10 = most tolerant
FEEDING HABITS
Collector / Filterer
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DISTRIBUTION
HABITAT
Diagnostic Characters
Order
Covered by 2 Shells
No Legs
Teeth on Inside of Valves
+ Expanded Character List
Order:
having anterior and posterior lateral teeth present on the inside of its valves.
Family:
Not defined.
Genus:
Not defined.
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Dorsal
Lateral
Ventral