Corbitella Mud Clam [Corbitella arenicola]
Description
The Corbitella Mud Clam is a species of marine bivalve mollusk that resembles the sand clam but is typically found in muddy substrates. It has a thin, brittle shell often covered in mud. Its siphon is used for filter feeding, similar to the sand clam. This species is often found in estuaries and coastal marine environments.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
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| Order |
Hexactinosida
Hexactinosida
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| Family |
Venus' Flower Baskets
Euplectellidae
|
| Genus |
Corbitella
Corbitella
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