Pacific Trough Shell [Mactrinula pacifica]
Description
The Pacific Trough Shell, Mactrinula pacifica, is a bivalve mollusk species in the family Mactridae. It is native to the Pacific coast of North America, from California to Baja California. The shell of this species is oval-shaped, with a color varying from white to a dull yellow. It typically inhabits sandy or muddy substrates in shallow to moderate depths.
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 |
Trough Shells
Mactridae
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| Genus |
Trough Shells
Mactra
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