In terms of category, the clam belongs to the phylum Mollusca, so it is a mollusk.There are many species of clams, 35 genera have been found, including 199 different species of clams.As a mollusk, some basic characteristics of clams conform to the basic characteristics of mollusks.Mollusks are invertebrates, and clams are invertebrates.Moreover, clams have shells, the internal part of the shell is relatively soft, which belong to the common nature of mollusks, is a more typical mollusks.
From the point of view of living environment, clams live in the ocean and belong to a class of marine animals.Specifically, clams are distributed in the middle tide and subtidal areas of the intertidal zone, mostly in shallow water areas.There are also some clams in deeper water, such as those living more than 100 meters underwater, but relatively speaking, there are not many clams in the deep sea.Clams are also a kind of seafood, which is a common seafood and can be eaten.
The various values of clams are relatively high. As mentioned above, they can be eaten. In fact, their nutritional value is also relatively high. Their protein content is relatively high, and there are many nutrients such as polysaccharides, amino acids, and inorganic compounds.Therefore, the economic value of clams is relatively high, and they can be cultured artificially, and artificial culture is generally carried out in a large area.Because clams are originally animals living in the ocean, it is better to control salinity when breeding, so that they can live in a suitable environment.
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