Blood Clam [Scapharca inaequivalvis]
Description
The blood clam, or Scapharca inaequivalvis, is a species of ark clam known for its red-colored flesh. It is native to the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic coast of Western Africa. This bivalve mollusk burrows into the substrate, usually sand or mud. Its shell is thick and strong, with pronounced ridges. The blood clam is a filter feeder, extracting plankton and other organic matter from the water.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Ark Clams
Arcida
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| Family |
Ark Clams
Arcidae
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| Genus |
Scapharca
Scapharca
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