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Brackish-water Corbula

Potamocorbula amurensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Myida ›Family: Corbulidae ›Genus: Potamocorbula

About

Potamocorbula amurensis is a species of small saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusc in the order Myida. Common names include the overbite clam, the Asian clam, the Amur River clam and the brackish-water corbula. The species is native to marine and brackish waters in the northern Pacific Ocean, its range extending from Siberia to China, Korea and Japan. It has become naturalised in San Francisco Bay.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brackish-water Corbula?
The scientific name of Brackish-water Corbula is Potamocorbula amurensis.
What kingdom does Brackish-water Corbula belong to?
Brackish-water Corbula belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Brackish-water Corbula belong to?
Brackish-water Corbula belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Brackish-water Corbula belong to?
Brackish-water Corbula belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Brackish-water Corbula belong to?
Brackish-water Corbula belongs to the order Myida.
What family does Brackish-water Corbula belong to?
Brackish-water Corbula belongs to the family Corbulidae.
What genus does Brackish-water Corbula belong to?
Brackish-water Corbula belongs to the genus Potamocorbula.