Bumpy blood cockle [Anadara tuberculosa]
Description
The bumpy blood cockle is a species of ark clam that is widely distributed along the Pacific coast of the Americas, from Baja California to Peru. This species is found in sandy and muddy habitats in bays and estuaries. The bumpy blood cockle is recognizable by its thick, heavy shell, which has a sculpture of coarse, bumpy ridges.
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 |
Blood Cockles
Anadara
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