Paratapes undulatus explained

Paratapes undulatus, common name undulate venus, is a species of saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Veneridae, the Venus clams.[1]

Distribution and habitat

This species inhabits the inshore shallow sandy seabed in the Indo-West Pacific (Red Sea to Papua New Guinea; north to Japan and south to New South Wales).[2]

Description

Shells of Paratapes undulatus can reach a length of .[2]

Human culture

These clams are a popular food in most Asian countries including China, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

References

Notes and References

  1. http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=863082 WoRMS
  2. http://www.sealifebase.org/summary/Paphia-undulata.html Sea Life Base