Pacific Bent-nosed Clam [Cyrtodaria kurilensis]
Description
The Pacific Bent-nosed Clam, or Cyrtodaria kurilensis, belongs to the Arcticidae family. This species is native to the North Pacific, particularly around the Kuril Islands, hence its name. They prefer soft substrates and are often buried in sand or mud. Their shell is thick and oval, with a distinctly bent beak. The color is typically white or cream with rough concentric lines.
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 |
Tellins
Tellinidae
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| Genus |
Bent-nosed Clams
Strigilla
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