Mediterranean Gouldia [Gouldia mediterranea]
Description
Belonging to the Solenidae family, this marine bivalve species is predominantly found in the Mediterranean Sea. It has a slender, elongated shell with a yellowish-white color. The shell typically ranges from 2 to 4 cm in length. It is a benthic species, often found in sandy or muddy substrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
|
| Order |
Clams
Veneroida
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| Family |
Venus Clams
Veneridae
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| Genus |
Gouldia
Gouldia
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