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Meanings of freshwater clam in English

Bivalve mollusk abundant in rivers of central United States.

Synonyms
Examples for "freshwater mussel"
Examples for "freshwater mussel"
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Even more varied and underappreciated than the salamander is the freshwater mussel.
A walk in the woods: rediscovering america on the appalachian tr...
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Kaeo gets its name from a kind of freshwater mussel unique to nearby Whangaroa Harbour.
Radio NZ
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The Kakahi is New Zealand's freshwater mussel.
Radio NZ
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A Continental fish which lays its eggs by means of a long ovipositor inside the freshwater mussel.
The Outline of Science, Vol. 1 (of 4) / A Plain Story Simply Tol...
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Photo: Owen Calder Amber says there are three species of freshwater mussel in New Zealand, and the translocation involves two of these.
Radio NZ
Usage of freshwater clam in English
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Powers was trying to cook some freshwater clams when I came upon his bonfire.
John Henry Smith / A Humorous Romance of Outdoor Life
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Something with webbed feet had clambered out on the bank, eaten freshwater clams and discarded the shells, and then slid back in.
Rain Wild Chronicles 02 - Dragon Haven