131 observations
Sakhalin Surfclam
Spisula sachalinensis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Venerida ›Family: Mactridae ›Genus: Spisula
About
Spisula sachalinensis (Japanese common name: Ubagai ウバガイ or Hokkigai ホッキ貝, 北寄貝) is a species of edible saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Mactridae, the surf clams or trough clams. It is commonly referred to as "surf clam." This species is commercially exploited.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Sakhalin Surfclam is Spisula sachalinensis.
- Sakhalin Surfclam belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Sakhalin Surfclam belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Sakhalin Surfclam belongs to the class Bivalvia.
- Sakhalin Surfclam belongs to the order Venerida.
- Sakhalin Surfclam belongs to the family Mactridae.
- Sakhalin Surfclam belongs to the genus Spisula.