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 [Myrtea spinifera]
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Australian Turban [Myrtea australis]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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Order |
Clams
Veneroida
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Family |
Lucine Clams
Lucinidae
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Statistics
- Species 2