Strawberry Cockle [Americardia media]
Description
The Strawberry Cockle, scientifically known as Americardia media, is a species of marine bivalve mollusk that belongs to the family Cardiidae. It is commonly found in the Western Atlantic Ocean, from North Carolina to the Gulf of Mexico and Brazil. This species is known for its distinctive strawberry-like pattern on its shell, which is typically red, pink, or brown in color. The shell can reach up to 50 mm in length. It inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms in shallow water.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Cockles
Cardiida
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| Family |
Cockles
Cardiidae
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| Genus |
Strawberry Cockle
Fulvia
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