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Sphaeriidae (also known as pea clams or fingernail clams) is a family of small, freshwater bivalves in the order Sphaeriida and consist of 10 genera with 154 species [https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.gate.lib.buffalo.edu/lib/buffalo/detail.action?docID=6230105]. They are both hermaphrodites and ovoviviparous, giving birth to young that resemble miniature versions of adults. | Sphaeriidae (also known as pea clams or fingernail clams) is a family of small, freshwater bivalves in the order Sphaeriida and consist of 10 genera with 154 species [https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.gate.lib.buffalo.edu/lib/buffalo/detail.action?docID=6230105]. They are both hermaphrodites and ovoviviparous, giving birth to young that resemble miniature versions of adults. | ||
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Definition
Sphaeriidae (also known as pea clams or fingernail clams) is a family of small, freshwater bivalves in the order Sphaeriida and consist of 10 genera with 154 species [1]. They are both hermaphrodites and ovoviviparous, giving birth to young that resemble miniature versions of adults.