Leioclymenella hokkaidoensis [Leioclymenella hokkaidoensis]
Description
Leioclymenella hokkaidoensis is a bivalve species in the family Mactridae. It is an infaunal suspension feeder. The species is native to the Northwest Pacific, specifically the waters around Hokkaido in Japan. It displays sexual reproduction and is gonochoric, meaning individuals are either male or female, but not both.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Maldanids
Maldanidae
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| Genus |
Leioclymenella
Leioclymenella
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