Phacoides [Phacoides]

Description

Phacoides includes a variety of lucinid clams that possess relatively thick, often colorful shells with a distinctive glossy sheen. These clams are found in a range of marine environments from shallow waters to deeper sea floors, engaging in a symbiotic relationship with bacteria for nutrition.

Species

Ponderous Ark [Phacoides pectinatus]

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Texas Heelsplitter [Phacoides texanus]

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Gulf Ark [Phacoides plicatus]

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Taxonomy