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Hokkaido Bittersweet Clam

Glycymeris yessoensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Arcida ›Family: Glycymerididae ›Genus: Glycymeris

About

Glycymeris yessoensis is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Glycymerididae. It can be found burrowing in soft sediment in shallow water in the Pacific Ocean around the coasts of China and Japan. It is often associated with a polychaete worm with which it forms a commensal relationship.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hokkaido Bittersweet Clam?
The scientific name of Hokkaido Bittersweet Clam is Glycymeris yessoensis.
What kingdom does Hokkaido Bittersweet Clam belong to?
Hokkaido Bittersweet Clam belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Hokkaido Bittersweet Clam belong to?
Hokkaido Bittersweet Clam belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Hokkaido Bittersweet Clam belong to?
Hokkaido Bittersweet Clam belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Hokkaido Bittersweet Clam belong to?
Hokkaido Bittersweet Clam belongs to the order Arcida.
What family does Hokkaido Bittersweet Clam belong to?
Hokkaido Bittersweet Clam belongs to the family Glycymerididae.
What genus does Hokkaido Bittersweet Clam belong to?
Hokkaido Bittersweet Clam belongs to the genus Glycymeris.