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Prickly Cockle

Acanthocardia echinata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Cardiida ›Family: Cardiidae ›Genus: Acanthocardia

About

The prickly cockle (Acanthocardia echinata) is a species of saltwater clams, marine bivalve molluscs in the family Cardiidae. The genus Acanthocardia is present from the Upper Oligocene to the Recent.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Prickly Cockle?
The scientific name of Prickly Cockle is Acanthocardia echinata.
What kingdom does Prickly Cockle belong to?
Prickly Cockle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Prickly Cockle belong to?
Prickly Cockle belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Prickly Cockle belong to?
Prickly Cockle belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Prickly Cockle belong to?
Prickly Cockle belongs to the order Cardiida.
What family does Prickly Cockle belong to?
Prickly Cockle belongs to the family Cardiidae.
What genus does Prickly Cockle belong to?
Prickly Cockle belongs to the genus Acanthocardia.