Disk Dosinia [Dosinia discus]
Description
The Disk Dosinia is a species of bivalve mollusk found in the Atlantic Ocean, specifically from North Carolina to the Gulf of Mexico and Brazil. It has a flattened, circular shell that is typically white or light in color. The shell is smooth and glossy, with concentic growth lines. It is often found in sandy or muddy habitats.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Venus Clams
Venerida
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| Family |
Dosinids
Dosinidae
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| Genus |
Dosinia
Dosinia
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