Sunset Clams [Antigona]

Sunset Clams
Description

Antigona is a genus of saltwater clams, marine bivalve mollusks in the family Veneridae, the Venus clams. These clams are characterized by their strong, thick shells and deep radial ribs. They are often found in sandy or muddy substrates in shallow waters.

Species
Purple Sunset Clam
Purple Sunset Clam [Hiatella purpurea]
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Striped Sunset Clam
Striped Sunset Clam [Hiatella striata]
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Boreal Sunset Clam
Boreal Sunset Clam [Hiatella arctica]
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Indian Sunset Clam
Indian Sunset Clam [Hiatella indica]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
Order Clams
Veneroida
Family Venus Clams
Veneridae
Statistics
  • Species 4