Divaricate Lucine [Lucina divaricata]
Description
The Divaricate Lucine is a bivalve mollusk that inhabits the Western Atlantic, from North Carolina to the Gulf of Mexico. It typically thrives in sandy or muddy bottoms in shallow coastal waters. It has a thin, fragile shell with a glossy surface and is usually white or cream in color with brown or purple streaks.
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 |
Lucine Clams
Lucinidae
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| Genus |
Lucina
Lucina
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