Surf clam
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- For a related species, see Atlantic surf clam.
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The surf clam, Spisula solida, is a medium sized marine clam or bivalve mollusc. Up to 5 cm long, like many clams it is a sediment burrowing filter feeder.
This species of clam is found at scattered locations around the British and Irish coasts.
[edit] References
- MarLIN: The Marine Life Information Network for Britain & Ireland
- Marbef: Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning, EU Network of Excellence
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