Bristled bivalve [Montacuta substriata]
Description
The bristled bivalve is a species of marine bivalve mollusk in the family Montacutidae. It can be found on sandy or muddy bottoms, often in association with seagrass beds. It is characterized by its elongated oval shell, which is covered in fine, hair-like bristles. The shell is light brown to gray in color and can reach up to 2.5 cm in length.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Clams
Veneroida
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| Family |
Sun Clams
Amphidesmatidae
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| Genus |
Montacuta
Montacuta
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