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Wedge Clam

Donax trunculus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Cardiida ›Family: Donacidae ›Genus: Donax

About

Donax trunculus (abrupt wedge shell, wedge clam), is a bivalve species in the family Donacidae. It is native to the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts of western Europe. It is locally known as tellin, tellina, telline or "tenille" in French, tellina or coquina in Spanish, and conquilha or cadelinha in Portuguese, Um El-Kholol in Egypt, and is consumed as a food in these countries. There is a very similar shellfish in Australia locally known as "Pippies"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wedge Clam?
The scientific name of Wedge Clam is Donax trunculus.
What kingdom does Wedge Clam belong to?
Wedge Clam belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Wedge Clam belong to?
Wedge Clam belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Wedge Clam belong to?
Wedge Clam belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Wedge Clam belong to?
Wedge Clam belongs to the order Cardiida.
What family does Wedge Clam belong to?
Wedge Clam belongs to the family Donacidae.
What genus does Wedge Clam belong to?
Wedge Clam belongs to the genus Donax.