Clams are bivalve mollusks with two shells hinged together. They live in both saltwater and freshwater habitats and filter-feed by extracting nutrients from the water.
Picture clams as nature's water filters - they open up their shells to catch tiny particles floating in the water, just like how we use strainers to separate pasta from boiling water.
Bivalves: Clams belong to the group of bivalve mollusks characterized by having two shells connected by a hinge.
Filter Feeding: Clams practice filter feeding by drawing in water through their siphons and extracting food particles before expelling the filtered water.
Estuaries: Estuaries are coastal areas where rivers meet the sea, providing an ideal habitat for clams due to the mix of fresh and saltwater.
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