Dwarf Lucina [Lucina pensylvanica]
Description
The Dwarf Lucina is a small bivalve mollusk that can be found in the Western Atlantic, from Massachusetts to Brazil. It typically inhabits muddy or sandy bottoms in shallow coastal waters and estuaries. It is characterized by its rounded, glossy shell with radial ribs and a white, yellow, or cream color.
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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