Deepwater Ark Clam [Bathyarca glacialis]
Description
This species is a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Arcidae. It is found in the Arctic Ocean, around Greenland and in the Northern Atlantic Ocean. It is a deep water species found at depths between 200 and 4000 meters. It has a shell size of about 20-30 mm and is known for thick, solid shells with a concentric sculpture.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
|
| Order |
Ark Clams
Arcida
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| Family |
Ark Clams
Arcidae
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| Genus |
Bathyarca
Bathyarca
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