Subarctic Ark Clam [Bathyarca pectunculoides]
Description
This species is a marine bivalve mollusk found predominantly in the Northern Atlantic Ocean. It is a cold water species inhabiting depths between 50 to 500 meters, typically in sandy or muddy sediments. It has a shell size of about 15-25 mm, with a sculpture of fine concentric lines and a white inner surface.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
|
| Order |
Ark Clams
Arcida
|
| Family |
Ark Clams
Arcidae
|
| Genus |
Bathyarca
Bathyarca
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