Newnesia clam [Newnesia solida]
Description
Newnesia solida, also known as the Newnesia clam, is a bivalve mollusk species. It is distributed widely in the Atlantic Ocean, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. This species is characterized by its solid, round shell, which is typically a light beige or cream color. Newnesia solida prefers shallow, warm waters and feeds on plankton.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
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| Family |
Diaphanids
Diaphanidae
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| Genus |
Newnesia
Newnesia
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