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freshwater clam

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun freshwater clam has 1 sense
  1. freshwater mussel, freshwater clam - bivalve mollusk abundant in rivers of central United States
    --1 is a kind of mussel
    --1 has particulars:
     pearly-shelled mussel; thin-shelled mussel; zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha

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Term: Freshwater Clam

A freshwater clam, also known as a freshwater mollusk, is a bivalve mollusk that inhabits freshwater ecosystems such as lakes, rivers, and ponds. These clams are filter feeders, meaning they extract food particles from the water by filtering it through their gills.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A type of mollusk found in freshwater ecosystems.

Example Sentence: The freshwater clam is a vital component of the aquatic food chain.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Pertaining to or originating in freshwater environments.

Example Sentence: The local anglers caught a variety of freshwater clam species during their fishing expedition.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To collect or harvest freshwater clams for consumption or research purposes.

Example Sentence: The scientists planned to freshwater clam in order to examine their growth patterns.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: In a manner related to or characteristic of freshwater clams.

Example Sentence: The recipe called for cooking the pasta freshwater clam for a unique flavor.

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