Freshwater clam, dead or alive?

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4 days ago, I added a freshwater clam to my 40 gallon tank. Ever since I put it in, it has sat on the bottom in the very same position, not moving at all. I don't know much about clams and I searched the forum for this question but didn't find anything.

How do I know if it is dead or alive? Is it doing ok? The shell is tightly close which I think is a good sign, but other than that -- I don't know much about them. Also, I don't have sand like gravel, it is more of the larger gravel (white pebbles).

Thanks in advance.
 
So I smelled it. It didn't smell foul or anything, it actually smelled kinda like dirt. I put it back in the tank and let it sink back to the bottom. This morning I checked on it, and it has definitely dug itself down deeper into the gravel. It's alive! Thanks for your help.
 
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