Order
Common name: Veneroid clams
Scientific name: Veneroida
Veneroida is an order of bivalve molluscs, commonly known as Veneroid clams. They are characterized by their equivalve shells and often display a variety of colors and patterns. Many species within this order are popular in the aquarium trade for their ability to filter water and add a natural aesthetic. They require stable water conditions and are sensitive to changes in water quality. Veneroid clams often form symbiotic relationships with photosynthetic algae, which can provide them with nutrients through photosynthesis.
- Common name: Bear paw clamScientific name: Hippopus hippopus
- Common name: China clamScientific name: Hippopus porcellanus
- Common name: crocus giant clamScientific name: Tridacna crocea
- Common name: Southern giant clamScientific name: Tridacna derasa
- Common name: Giant clamScientific name: Tridacna gigas
- Common name: Small giant clamScientific name: Tridacna maxima
- Common name: Teardrop Maxima ClamScientific name: Tridacna mbalavuana
- Common name: Fluted giant clamScientific name: Tridacna squamosa