Calloused disc clam [Circenita callipyga]
Description
The Calloused disc clam, scientifically known as Circenita callipyga, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Veneridae. This marine species is commonly found in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. It is characterized by its round, flattened shell with concentric ridges and a calloused 'hump' at the posterior end, which is unique to this species. The shell color varies from white to yellowish-brown. It is a filter feeder, extracting plankton and other small organisms from the water. It lives buried in the sediment of shallow subtidal zones.
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 |
Venus Clams
Veneridae
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| Genus |
Circenita
Circenita
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