Warty venus facts for kids
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The warty venus (scientific name: Venus verrucosa) is a type of saltwater clam. It is a species of bivalve mollusc that lives in the sea. This clam belongs to the family called Veneridae, which are often known as venus clams.
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Where the Warty Venus Lives
You can find the warty venus clam living along the coasts of Europe. It also lives along the southern African coast, from Namibia all the way to Mozambique. These clams live in the sea from just below the low tide line down to about 155 meters deep.
What the Warty Venus Looks Like
The warty venus clam can grow up to 60 millimeters (about 2.4 inches) wide. It has a thick, oval-shaped shell. The shell has clear, rounded ridges that go in circles, like rings on a tree. The edges of its shell are bumpy and have a criss-cross pattern, which gives it its "warty" name.
Warty Venus as Food
In France, the warty venus clam is called praire and is considered a very special and expensive food. Because it is so popular, rules have been made to protect these clams. These rules control when people can collect them and how many they can take. They also set a minimum size for the shells that can be harvested. People often eat warty venus clams raw or baked in an oven with garlic butter.
How the Warty Venus Lives
The warty venus clam likes to burrow, or dig, into the mud and sand at the bottom of the sea. This helps it stay safe and find food.
See also
In Spanish: Escupiña grabada para niños
