Bentharca [Bentharca]

Description

Bentharca is a lesser-known genus within the family Arcidae, comprising species of deep-sea ark clams. These clams possess sturdy, somewhat elongated shells with a smooth to lightly ridged surface, adapted to the high-pressure environments of the deep ocean. Bentharca species are found on soft sediments at great depths, where they play a role in benthic ecosystems by processing organic matter through filter feeding.

Species

Asperoteuthis acanthoderma [Bentharca asperula]

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Asperoteuthis lui [Bentharca lui]