Moerella [Moerella]

Moerella
Description

Moerella is distinguished by its small, rounded, and often finely ribbed shells. These bivalves are typically found in soft, muddy substrates in estuarine and shallow coastal environments. They are important benthic organisms, contributing to the nutrient cycling and sediment stability of their habitats.

Species
Roughneck Clam
Roughneck Clam [Moerella iridescens]
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Deepwater Basket Clam
Deepwater Basket Clam [Moerella donacina]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
Order Clams
Veneroida
Family Tellins
Tellinidae
Statistics
  • Species 2