79 observationsEndangered
Greenland Smoothcockle
Serripes groenlandicus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Cardiida ›Family: Cardiidae ›Genus: Serripes
About
Serripes groenlandicus, or the Greenland cockle, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Cardiidae. It can be found along the Atlantic coast of North America, ranging from Greenland to Cape Cod, as well as along the Pacific coast, from Alaska to Washington.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Greenland Smoothcockle is Serripes groenlandicus.
- Greenland Smoothcockle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Greenland Smoothcockle belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Greenland Smoothcockle belongs to the class Bivalvia.
- Greenland Smoothcockle belongs to the order Cardiida.
- Greenland Smoothcockle belongs to the family Cardiidae.
- Greenland Smoothcockle belongs to the genus Serripes.