Tapes [Tapes]
Description
Tapes is a genus that encompasses several species of Venus clams known for their elongated, rectangular shells. They are commonly found in sandy and muddy coastal waters, where they play a crucial role in the ecosystem as filter feeders.
Species
Grooved Carpet Shell [Tapes decussatus]
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Yellow Carpet Shell [Tapes philippinarum]
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Pullastra [Tapes pullastra]
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Black Carpet Shell [Tapes rhomboides]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| 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 |
Venus Clams
Veneridae
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Statistics
- Species 4