Smooth bivalve [Montacuta phasianella]
Description
The smooth bivalve is a small marine bivalve mollusk that inhabits sandy and muddy substrates. The shell is small, typically around 1 cm in length, and has a smooth, shiny surface. It is pale in color, often with a slight greenish or yellowish tint. This species is common in coastal waters around the world.
Taxonomy
| 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 |
Sun Clams
Amphidesmatidae
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| Genus |
Montacuta
Montacuta
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