- Source: Sphaerium
Sphaerium is a genus of very small freshwater clams, aquatic bivalve molluscs in the family Sphaeriidae, known as the fingernail clams. The small clams in this genus are unusual in that many of them, such as Sphaerium corneum, can climb around underwater on aquatic plants, using their long and strong foot.
Selected species
The following species are included in the genus Sphaerium:
References
External links
Sphaerium Scopoli, 1777 on Biolib
Pelecypoda (Clams) on Aquatic Invertebrates of Alberta
"Sphaerium". The Encyclopedia of Life.