Tropical Gouldia [Gouldia cerina]
Description
This species is also a part of the Solenidae family. It is a marine bivalve that is typically found in the tropical regions of the Pacific Ocean. It has a smooth, shiny shell with a distinct yellow-brown color. The shell is elongated and slender, usually about 3 to 5 cm in length. It lives in sandy or muddy substrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Clams
Veneroida
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| Family |
Venus Clams
Veneridae
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| Genus |
Gouldia
Gouldia
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