Mud Arca [Asperarca nodulosa]
Description
The Mud Arca, also known as Asperarca nodulosa, is a species of ark clam found in the Indo-Pacific region. They live primarily in mud or sandy mud and are infaunal, meaning they live buried in the substrate. They are distinguishable by their equivalve and inequilateral shells, which are heavy, thick, and white to grayish in color. The shell surface has a sculptural pattern of thin, concentric ridges, and strong, rectangular radial ribs.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Ark Clams
Arcida
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| Family |
Ark Clams
Arcidae
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| Genus |
Asperarca
Asperarca
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