Manila clam
A species of Ruditapes, Also known as Japanese cockle, Japanese Littleneck Scientific name : Ruditapes philippinarum Genus : Ruditapes
Manila clam, A species of Ruditapes
Also known as:
Japanese cockle, Japanese Littleneck
Botanical name: Ruditapes philippinarum
Genus: Ruditapes
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Description
Lajonkairia lajonkairii is an edible species of saltwater clam in the family Veneridae, the Venus clams.Common names for the species include Manila clam, Japanese littleneck clam, Japanese cockle and Japanese carpet shell.This clam is commercially harvested, being the second most important bivalve grown in aquaculture worldwide.
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Scientific Classification
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Molluscs Class
Bivalve shell Order
Veneridans Family
Venerids Genus
Ruditapes Species
Manila clam 
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