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| Phylum Mollusca > Class Bivalvia > Family Cardiidae |
| Strawberry
cockle Fragum unedo Family Cardiidae updated Oct 10 Where seen? This pretty clam is not often seen. One was seen on a submerged reef, on a sandy lagoon. Elsewhere, they are shallow burrowers in sandy bottoms, often occuring in dense populations. Features: 3-4cm. The sturdy two-part shell is 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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Graham Brash, Singapore. 145 pp.|
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