Rough Lucine [Lucina dentifera]
Description
The Rough Lucine is a bivalve mollusk found in the Western Atlantic, from North Carolina to the Gulf of Mexico. It resides in shallow coastal waters, often in seagrass beds. It is characterized by its thick, rough shell with radial ribs and is usually white or cream in color.
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 |
Lucine Clams
Lucinidae
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| Genus |
Lucina
Lucina
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