Asperoteuthis acanthoderma [Bentharca asperula]
Description
Bentharca asperula, commonly known as Asperoteuthis acanthoderma, is a marine species that belongs to the Arcidae family. These species are characterized by their small, elongated, and oval shells with a rough outer surface. Found in the deep-sea environment, they live on soft substrates, typically in depths of 200 to 400 meters. The species has adapted to the low light and high pressure of its environment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Ark Clams
Arcida
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| Family |
Ark Clams
Arcidae
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| Genus |
Bentharca
Bentharca
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