Microsconsia Austral Clam [Microsconsia australis]
Description
Microsconsia australis, or the Austral Clam, is a marine bivalve mollusk found in the Southern Ocean. This species prefers cold, deep waters and can be found at depths of up to 500 meters. The Austral Clam has a small, rounded shell, typically less than 2 inches in diameter, with a pale yellow to white color. The species is a filter feeder, primarily feeding on phytoplankton.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Tonnoidea
Tonnoidea
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| Family |
Cassids
Cassidae
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| Genus |
Microsconsia
Microsconsia
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