Lirophora [Lirophora]
Description
Lirophora is known for its species with distinctively sculptured shells, featuring ridges or folds. These clams are often found in sandy to muddy substrates in a variety of marine environments, from estuaries to offshore beds.
Species
Pulley Shell [Lirophora latilirata]
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Turret Shell [Lirophora lyrata]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
|
| Order |
Clams
Veneroida
|
| Family |
Venus Clams
Veneridae
|
Statistics
- Species 2