👉 Cladocera, also known as bivalves or clamshells, are a group of marine animals that belong to the phylum Cladobatrachia. They have two primary forms, which can be distinguished by their shells and the presence of a protective shell called an exoskeleton. This shell is composed of a series of thin plates known as plates, which are arranged in a spiral pattern around the body. The plates are protected by a layer of exoskeleton, which
