197 observationsLeast Concern
Corbicula fluminalis
Corbicula fluminalis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia โบPhylum: Mollusca โบClass: Bivalvia โบOrder: Venerida โบFamily: Cyrenidae โบGenus: Corbicula
About
Corbicula fluminalis is a species of freshwater clam, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Corbiculidae. This species is distinct from, but often confused with, the rather similar species Corbicula fluminea. Even though both species are native to Asia, they are both present as introduced species in the USA and Europe, and they are both commonly known as "Asian clams".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Corbicula fluminalis is Corbicula fluminalis.
- Corbicula fluminalis belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Corbicula fluminalis belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Corbicula fluminalis belongs to the class Bivalvia.
- Corbicula fluminalis belongs to the order Venerida.
- Corbicula fluminalis belongs to the family Cyrenidae.
- Corbicula fluminalis belongs to the genus Corbicula.