Fun Ark Clam Facts For Kids

Moumita Dutta
Oct 20, 2022 By Moumita Dutta
Originally Published on Aug 09, 2021
Edited by Katherine Cook
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Ark clam facts are amazing.

Ark clams are edible saltwater clams that range from small to large in size. They belong to the family Arcidae and Bivalvia class of animals.

They are also called two shelled mollusks because they possess two shells on their body, one on top of another. The shells are thick and are generally white or cream in color, although some species are known to have brown-colored shells as well.

The thick shells of the ark shell clams vary in shape from species to species. The hinge line of ark clams are long and straight and covered with numerous small teeth and they have radiating ribs.

Ark clam predators generally include other larger species of fish or marine creatures. Ark clams are consumed as food by many localities and are farmed in many regions as seafood.

Keep on reading to know more about ark clams. Check out our articles about the clam and giant clam to learn more about other animals.
 

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Written by Moumita Dutta

Bachelor of Arts specializing in Journalism and Mass Communication, Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Management

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Moumita DuttaBachelor of Arts specializing in Journalism and Mass Communication, Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Management

A content writer and editor with a passion for sports, Moumita has honed her skills in producing compelling match reports and stories about sporting heroes. She holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Calcutta University, alongside a postgraduate diploma in Sports Management.

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