Species: Venerupis philippinarum

Manila Clam
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Puget Sound Partnership indicator species: invertebrates
Benthic invertebrates of Puget Sound

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Report: Evaluating the effects of bivalve filter feeding on nutrient dynamics in Puget Sound

A January 2014 USGS report discusses approaches for measuring the effect of bivalves on nutrient availability in different regions of Puget Sound.

Oyster shell cultch containing seed oysters is washed onto a public beach. Image courtesy of WDFW.
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