Biology:Chama congregata

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Short description: Species of bivalve

Chama congregata
Chama congregata.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Venerida
Superfamily: Chamoidea
Family: Chamidae
Genus: Chama
Species:
C. congregata
Binomial name
Chama congregata
Conrad, 1833
Left valve

Chama congregata, commonly known as the corrugated jewel box clam, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Chamidae.[1][2] It can be found along the Atlantic coast of North America, ranging from North Carolina to the West Indies and Bermuda.[2]

References

  1. Guiry, Michael D. (2019). "Chama congregata Conrad, 1833". MolluscaBase. World Register of Marine Species. http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=420814. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 Abbott, R.T. & Morris, P.A. A Field Guide to Shells: Atlantic and Gulf Coasts and the West Indies. New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1995. 53.

Wikidata ☰ Q3016555 entry