Bent-nosed Clams [Strigilla]

Bent-nosed Clams
Description

Strigilla is recognized by its small, delicate shells with a distinctive bend near the hinge area. These clams are usually found buried in sandy substrates in shallow marine waters. They are filter feeders, with their diet contributing to the control of microalgae populations in their habitats.

Species
Atlantic Bent-nosed Clam
Atlantic Bent-nosed Clam [Cyrtodaria siliqua]
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Pacific Bent-nosed Clam
Pacific Bent-nosed Clam [Cyrtodaria kurilensis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
Order Clams
Veneroida
Family Tellins
Tellinidae
Statistics
  • Species 2