Biology:Lirophora

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Short description: Genus of molluscs

Lirophora
Lirophora varicosa (imperial venus clam) (St. Thomas, Virgin Islands) 11.jpg
Lirophora varicosa
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Venerida
Family: Veneridae
Genus: Lirophora
Conrad, 1863
Synonyms
  • Chione (Lirophora) Conrad, 1863

Lirophora is a genus of bivalves belonging to the family Veneridae.[1]

The species of this genus are found in America.[1]

Species

The following species are recognised in the genus Lirophora:[2]

  • Lirophora discrepans (G. B. Sowerby I, 1835)
  • Lirophora kellettii (Hinds, 1845)
  • Lirophora latilirata (Conrad, 1841)
  • Lirophora mariae (d'Orbigny, 1846)
  • Lirophora obliterata (Dall, 1902)
  • Lirophora paphia (Linnaeus, 1767)
  • Lirophora peruviana (G. B. Sowerby I, 1835)
  • Lirophora riomaturensis (Maury, 1925)
  • Lirophora varicosa (G. B. Sowerby II, 1853)


References

Wikidata ☰ Q3793793 entry