Arctic Dosinia [Dosinia arctica]
Description
The Arctic Dosinia is a species of bivalve mollusk found in the cold waters of the Arctic and northern Atlantic oceans. It has a round, flat shell that is typically white or light gray in color. The shell has concentric growth rings and is covered in a thin, glossy periostracum.
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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