Noah's Ark Clam [Arca noae]
Description
The Noah's Ark Clam is a marine bivalve species found in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It has a thick, heavy shell with a coarse texture, which is why it's also known as 'rough ark'. The shell's color varies from white to brown, with a pattern of dark streaks. It lives in the subtidal zone, attached to rocks or other hard substrates.
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 |
Blood Clams
Noetiidae
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| Genus |
Ark Clam
Noetia
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