Mo. 128 GALEOMMA PAUCISTRIATA ( Common glassy clam)
Phylum :
Mollusca
Class : Bivalvia
Order : Galeommatida
Family : Galeommatidae
Genus : Galeomma
Species :
paucistriata
Galeomma
paucistriata, commonly known as the Common Glassy Clam, is a small marine
bivalve mollusk.These clams have thin, translucent shells that are typically
oval in shape. The shells can vary in color from pale yellow to brownish, but
they are often transparent or semi-transparent, giving them a glassy
appearance. Galeomma paucistriata is found in sandy or muddy substrates along
coastlines in tropical and subtropical regions.These clams are filter feeders,
using their siphons to draw in water and extract microscopic food particles.
They play a role in the marine ecosystem by helping filter and purify the water
in their habitats. Galeomma paucistriata is an important part of the benthic
(bottom-dwelling) community in the areas where it is found.
IUCN Status: Not evaluated
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