Atlantic Trough Shell [Mactrinula atlantica]
Description
The Atlantic Trough Shell, or Mactrinula atlantica, is a species of bivalve mollusk in the family Mactridae. It can be found along the Atlantic coasts of North America, from North Carolina to Florida, including the Gulf of Mexico. Its shell is rounded to oval in shape and can range in color from white to yellowish-brown. The Atlantic Trough Shell is typically found in sandy or muddy substrates in shallow waters.
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 |
Trough Shells
Mactridae
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| Genus |
Trough Shells
Mactra
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