The difference between Meretrix meretrix and Meretrix meretrix.
Difference 1: Different subjects.
Although both Meretrix meretrix and Meretrix meretrix belong to Cladocera, Meretrix meretrix belongs to Cladocera and Meretrix meretrix belongs to Cladocera. Meretrix meretrix is widely distributed in the waters of all continents except Antarctica, while Meretrix meretrix is distributed in the oceans of the world.
Difference 2: Different shapes.
The shell of Meretrix meretrix is small to medium size, thick and hard, and forms a circle or triangle outside; The shell surface is shiny, with concentric chakras, and the shell is white or blue-purple.
Clam shells are all the same size, thin and smooth, with concentric growth lines and flat and sharp inner edges; Most of them are triangular oval or oval, some have closed shells and some have openings.
Difference 3: different uses
Meretrix meretrix mainly grows in fresh water, which can not only be eaten and used as medicine; It can also be used as bait for fish and waterfowl, and as fertilizer for promoting plant growth, which has a wide range of uses.
Meretrix meretrix is mainly for human consumption, with high economic value and rich nutrition. Meretrix meretrix has the characteristics of high protein, high trace elements, high iron, high calcium and low fat, and can be well absorbed by human body.