Genus Corbicula
Class Bivalvia
: Subclass Heterodonta
: Genus Corbicula
Corbicula fluminea (Asian Clam)
The Asian clam is an introduced species with a small shell (to 1.5 inches) and high central umbos. The yellowish brown to black surface is characterized by evenly spaced lines or ridges. It lives in the silt, mud, sand or gravel of lakes and streams of all sizes.
Conservation status: common and widespread
Taxonomy: Order Veneroida; Superfamily Corbiculoidea; Family Corbiculidae
Collection of the Illinois State Museum
ISM Accession #: none
Class Bivalvia
: Subclass Heterodonta
: Genus Corbicula
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