How to Identify Chamidae
Chamidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Venerida, class Bivalvia. The family contains 10 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Chamidae Species
Pseudochama gryphina (Lamarck, 1819)
Pseudochama gryphina (Lamarck, 1819)
Pseudochama gryphina is a bivalve mollusc species in the Chamidae family found i…
Chama gryphoides Linnaeus, 1758
Chama gryphoides Linnaeus, 1758
Chama gryphoides Linnaeus, 1758 is a Mediterranean bivalve species found at dept…
Arcinella cornuta Conrad, 1866
Arcinella cornuta Conrad, 1866
Arcinella cornuta Conrad, 1866 is a spiny bivalve that typically lives in coral …
Chama congregata Conrad, 1833
Chama congregata Conrad, 1833
Corrugated jewel box clam (Chama congregata) is a bivalve mollusc found along th…
Chama macerophylla Gmelin, 1791
Chama macerophylla Gmelin, 1791
Chama macerophylla (leafy jewel box clam) is a Chamidae bivalve found along Nort…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Chamidae?
Chamidae animals belong to the Venerida order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 10 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Chamidae?
Chamidae is classified in the order Venerida, class Bivalvia, phylum Mollusca. The family contains 10 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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