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| bivalves text index | photo index |
| Phylum Mollusca > Class Bivalvia > Family Veneridae |
| Bean-shaped
venus clams awaiting identification* Family Veneridae updated Nov 10 Where seen? This pretty clam that with striking lines patterns is sometimes seen on Changi, on sandy areas near seagrasses. Features: 3-4cm. The two-part shell is smooth, oval and somewhat bean-shaped. Some have a pattern of fine dark V-shapes. |
 Changi, Jun 06 |
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Bean-shaped venus clams on Singapore shores
 Changi, Oct 10 |
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 Changi, May 05 |
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 Changi, Aug 08 |
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more photos of bean-shaped venus clams on Singapore shores
*Species are difficult to positively identify without close examination.
On this website, they are grouped by external features for convenience of display.
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