Gray Ark Clam [Barbatia grayana]
Description
The Gray Ark Clam is a marine bivalve species that resides in the Indo-Pacific region. It is usually found in shallow subtidal zones and seagrass meadows. The species has a grayish or brownish oval shell, with distinct radiating ridges. The shell's interior is white or pale yellow, with a high and glossy luster.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Ark Clams
Arcida
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| Family |
Ark Clams
Arcidae
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| Genus |
Barbatia
Barbatia
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