freshwater clam
Noun
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Bivalve mollusk abundant in rivers of central United States (synset 101967082)
is a type of: mussel - marine or freshwater bivalve mollusk that lives attached to rocks etc.subtypes:
- pearly-shelled mussel - the pearly lining of the dark shells is a source of mother-of-pearl
- thin-shelled mussel - mussel with thin fragile shells having only rudimentary hinge teeth
- dreissena polymorpha, zebra mussel - inch long mollusk imported accidentally from Europe; clogs utility inlet pipes and feeds on edible freshwater mussels
same as: freshwater mussel
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