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Arctic Hiatella
Hiatella arctica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Mollusca βΊClass: Bivalvia βΊOrder: Adapedonta βΊFamily: Hiatellidae βΊGenus: Hiatella
About
Hiatella arctica, known as the wrinkled rock-borer, the arctic hiatella or the arctic saxicave, is a species of saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusc in the family Hiatellidae. The white shell of this mollusc is thick and more or less rectangular, but generally irregular in shape. It is up to 45Β mm long.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Arctic Hiatella is Hiatella arctica.
- Arctic Hiatella belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Arctic Hiatella belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Arctic Hiatella belongs to the class Bivalvia.
- Arctic Hiatella belongs to the order Adapedonta.
- Arctic Hiatella belongs to the family Hiatellidae.
- Arctic Hiatella belongs to the genus Hiatella.