Pacific cockle [Fragile Cockle pacifica]
Description
The Pacific cockle is found in the Pacific Ocean and is easily recognized by its elongated, oval shell. The shell is usually white or cream-colored with a strong, radial sculpture. This species prefers sandy or muddy substrates and is known for its ability to quickly burrow into the sediment to avoid predators.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Cockles
Cardiida
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| Family |
Cockles
Cardiidae
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| Genus |
Fragile Cockle
Fragum
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