What Order Is a Clam

Hard clamPhylum:MolluscaClass:BivalviaSubclass:HeterodontaOrder:Venerida

What family is a clam in?

VeneridaeSuperfamily:VeneroideaFamily:Veneridae Rafinesque, 1815GeneraSee text

Is a clam a fish?

Shellfish are among the most common food allergens. Despite the name, shellfish are not fish. … Molluscs used as a food source by humans include many species of clams, mussels, oysters, winkles, and scallops. Some crustaceans that are commonly eaten are shrimp, lobsters, crayfish, crabs and barnacles.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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