Invertebrates

General information <div>The Cleaner Clam, <em>Mercenaria mercenaria</em>, is a durable, beneficial, and functional addition to any tank. They are diligent water-cleansers and algae-eaters. Cleaner clams are essential members of any janitorial crew. They do not require light as they will spend much of their time burrowed under a sandy substrate. </div> <div> </div> <div>The Cleaner Clam often goes…

General information The Squamosa Clam is also referred to as the Scaled Clam, as its species name ‘Squamosa’ is the Latin word for ‘scale’. The numerous rows of large scales over its entire shell are often used as a shelter by other organisms, such as small crabs, bivalves, and other sessile invertebrates. The shell is…