The Basket Clam, also called the Asiatic Clam, Pygmy Clam, or Gold Clam, is a small, freshwater bivalve that rarely exceeds the size of a nickel. This invasive clam has spread rapidly in lakes, canals, streams, rivers, and reservoirs, threatening ecosystems and lakeside communities throughout North America.
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