White Ark Clam [Anadara inaequivalvis]
Description
The White Ark Clam is a marine bivalve mollusk that inhabits the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. The shell is thick and heavy, with a chalky-white color. It is typically found in sandy or muddy environments in shallow waters. It is a filter feeder, extracting plankton and other small organisms from the water column.
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 |
Blood Clams
Noetiidae
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| Genus |
Ark Clam
Noetia
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