Pacific Ark Clam [Bathyarca pacifica]
Description
This species is a marine bivalve mollusk found in the Pacific Ocean. It occurs at depths from 100 to 1000 meters, typically on sand or mud sea bottoms. It has a shell size of about 20-35 mm, with a sculpture of irregular concentric ribs and a glossy inner surface.
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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