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Freshwater and saltwater pearls may sometimes look quite similar, but they come from different sources.
Natural freshwater pearls form in various species of freshwater mussels, family Unionidae, which live in lakes, rivers, ponds and other bodies of fresh water. These freshwater pearl mussels occur not only in hotter climates, but also in colder more temperate areas such as Scotland: see the freshwater pearl mussel. However, most freshwater cultured pearls sold today come from China.
Saltwater pearls grow within pearl oysters, family Pteriidae, which live in oceans. Saltwater pearl oysters are usually cultivated in protected lagoons or volcanic atolls.
--wikipedia
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoAnatomically they are quite similar; most are filter feeders, and they have the same organ systems. They simply live in different environments.
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∙ 14y agoSaltwater pearls are more expensive and of a better quality than the freshwater variety.
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Can freshwater clams survive in saltwater?
No.
Should clams be in saltwater?
That depends on the species, as there are freshwater clams.
Do marine clams live in freshwater?
No, they need saltwater.
How long can clams stay fresh in bucket of sea water?
Fresh water clams live in fresh water and salt water clams live in salt water.There are both freshwater and saltwater clams. Mussels fall into this category as well. See the related links for both.
What is the difference between Ocean clam and sea clam?
Ocean Cams are Quahog Clams (stronger tasting). Sea Clams are Surf Clams (sweeter tasting).
Are clams saltwater?
yes
What are then difference between clams and oysters?
oister you can,t eat but clams you can
Are freshwater clams decomposers?
No, consumers.
Can you eat any oyster or clams?
you should eat freshwater clams/oysters
How do you feed freshwater clams?
Freshwater clams are filter feeders, so tiny foods like daphnia and rotifers and cyclops work well.
What is the difference between clams and snails?
clams live in water and snails mostly live on land.
Do humans eat freshwater clams?
yes
