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| Phylum Mollusca > Class Bivalvia > Family Cardiidae |
| Strawberry
cockle Fragum unedo Family Cardiidae updated Jun 12 Where seen? This pretty clam is not often seen, usually on sandy shores near reefs. Elsewhere, they are shallow burrowers in sandy bottoms, often occuring in dense populations. Features: 4-6cm. The sturdy two-part shell is heavy, squarish with strong ribs marked with little red beads. Human uses: Elsewhere, it is used in decorative shellcraft and may be eaten by coastal dwellers. |
 Terumbu Pempang Darat, Jun 10 |
 Dead clam. Lazarus, Jul 11 |
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Strawberry cockles on Singapore shores
| Photos for free download from wildsingapore flickr |
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Graham Brash, Singapore. 145 pp.|
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