Calloarca [Calloarca]

Calloarca
Description

The genus Calloarca encompasses a unique group of ark clams that are characterized by their smooth, often glossy shells, which can appear somewhat translucent. These clams are typically found in warmer, tropical waters, where they burrow into sandy or muddy substrates. Calloarca species play a role in their marine environments similar to other ark clams, engaging in filter feeding to extract plankton and other nutrients from the water.

Species
Oblique Arc
Oblique Arc [Calloarca obliquata]
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Smooth Callista
Smooth Callista [Calloarca smoothcallista]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
Order Ark Clams
Arcida
Family Ark Clams
Arcidae
Statistics
  • Species 2