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Should clams be in saltwater?
That depends on the species, as there are freshwater clams.
What is the Latin name for freshwater clams?
The Latin name for freshwater clams is generally referred to as "Unionidae," which is the family that includes many species of freshwater bivalves. Common examples include the genera "Lampsilis" and "Anodonta." These clams are found in various freshwater habitats around the world.
Are freshwater clams decomposers?
No, consumers.
Can freshwater clams survive in saltwater?
No.
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.
Who are the predators for clams?
Clams are predated mostly by sea stars and some molluscs.
Do humans eat freshwater clams?
yes
Are freshwater clams legal to eat in Maine?
Yes, freshwater clams are legal to harvest and eat in Maine. However, it is important to check with the Maine Department of Marine Resources for any specific regulations regarding the harvesting and consumption of freshwater clams in the state.
Were do clams come from?
Like all clams, they have evolved into a specialized environment over time. Clams began as marine mollusks, but some of them developed the ability to survive in freshwater places where rivers empty into the sea. Those that were able to move further up the river had less predation and survived again. This goes on until freshwater clams are fully a part of the ecosystem and fit in with freshwater predators and freshwater mollusk diseases and have life-cycles and reproduction that matches the advantages of the environment.
Do marine clams live in freshwater?
No, they need saltwater.
Contrast sexual reproduction of marine clams and most freshwater clams?
Marine clams, called mussels, reproduce by releasing their eggs and sperm into the water. Freshwater clams reproduce when the male releases his sperm into the water and the female sucks up the sperm into her body through her incurrent siphon.
