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Pismo Clam

Tivela stultorum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Venerida ›Family: Veneridae ›Genus: Tivela

About

Tivela stultorum, also known as the Pismo clam, is a species of large, edible, saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Veneridae, the Venus clams. This species is native to the eastern Pacific Ocean. As the name implies, the Pismo clam lives in Pismo Beach, California. It has been found at least as far south as 300 miles south of the US–Mexico border in Baja California on the Pacific Ocean side, where strong surf...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pismo Clam?
The scientific name of Pismo Clam is Tivela stultorum.
What kingdom does Pismo Clam belong to?
Pismo Clam belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pismo Clam belong to?
Pismo Clam belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Pismo Clam belong to?
Pismo Clam belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Pismo Clam belong to?
Pismo Clam belongs to the order Venerida.
What family does Pismo Clam belong to?
Pismo Clam belongs to the family Veneridae.
What genus does Pismo Clam belong to?
Pismo Clam belongs to the genus Tivela.