Paramage clam [Paramage pagoda]
Description
Paramage pagoda, commonly known as the Paramage clam, is a bivalve mollusk species that resides in the sandy or muddy bottoms of tropical and subtropical marine environments. They are known for their ornate, pagoda-like shell structure which provides them with a unique appearance. Their diet consists of plankton and organic matter, which they filter from the surrounding water. They are typically found in the Indo-Pacific region.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Sabellida
Sabellida
|
| Family |
Ampharetids
Ampharetidae
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| Genus |
Paramage
Paramage
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