Myrtea [Myrtea]

Myrtea
Description

Myrtea is a genus within the Lucinidae family, characterized by their distinctively shaped shells, which are often angular and bear radial ribs. Inhabitants of this genus are typically found in shallow to moderately deep waters, where they burrow into sandy or muddy substrates and maintain a symbiotic relationship with bacteria.

Species
Spinose Turban
Spinose Turban [Myrtea spinifera]
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Australian Turban
Australian Turban [Myrtea australis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
Order Clams
Veneroida
Family Lucine Clams
Lucinidae
Statistics
  • Species 2