Bearded Ark Clam [Barbatia barbata]
Description
The Bearded Ark Clam, as its name suggests, has a 'bearded' appearance due to the presence of hair-like periostracum on its shell. It is commonly found in the Mediterranean Sea and Eastern Atlantic Ocean. The species is characterized by its oval, somewhat inflated shell, which has a smooth or weakly ribbed surface. The shell's color varies from white to gray or brown.
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 |
Barbatia
Barbatia
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