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Soft-shelled Clam

Mya arenaria

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Myida ›Family: Myidae ›Genus: Mya

About

Soft-shell clams (American English) or sand gaper (British English/Europe), scientific name Mya arenaria, popularly called "steamers", "softshells", "longnecks", "piss clams", "Ipswich clams", or "Essex clams" are a species of edible saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Myidae.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Soft-shelled Clam?
The scientific name of Soft-shelled Clam is Mya arenaria.
What kingdom does Soft-shelled Clam belong to?
Soft-shelled Clam belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Soft-shelled Clam belong to?
Soft-shelled Clam belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Soft-shelled Clam belong to?
Soft-shelled Clam belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Soft-shelled Clam belong to?
Soft-shelled Clam belongs to the order Myida.
What family does Soft-shelled Clam belong to?
Soft-shelled Clam belongs to the family Myidae.
What genus does Soft-shelled Clam belong to?
Soft-shelled Clam belongs to the genus Mya.