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Sea scallops are a cosmopolitan family of bivalves found in all of the world’s oceans. However, they are not found in any body of freshwater. These bivalves suffer from lowered pH levels that make it difficult for their larvae to calcify and build healthy shells. Nutrient runoff causes algae blooms […]

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The freshwater Asian clam, aka freshwater bivalve, Asian freshwater clam, basket clam, or pygmy clam, is a type of freshwater bivalve native to eastern and southern Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, Russia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. They may also be native to Africa and Australia. They have also been […]

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Found in the tropical waters of the Pacific & Indian oceans, in Australia, Japan, Micronesia, and Thailand, the giant clam is the largest known sessile (attached to the ground) mollusk in the world. These mollusks prefer lagoons and coral reefs with plenty of sunlight. Due to their size and beauty, […]

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