Key Identification Features
- A distinct groove is present on the posterior side of its valves, and its concentric sculpturing is somewhat irregular.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Lucinidae
Lucinidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Lucinida, class Bivalvia. The family contains 14 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Lucinidae Species
Epilucina californica (Conrad, 1837)
Epilucina californica (Conrad, 1837)
Epilucina californica is a small saltwater lucinid clam native to the Pacific co…
Codakia orbicularis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Codakia orbicularis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Codakia orbicularis is a lucinid bivalve clam from the western Atlantic that hos…
Anodontia alba Link, 1807
Anodontia alba Link, 1807
Anodontia alba, the buttercup lucine, is a bivalve species found in shallow west…
Lucina pensylvanica (Linnaeus, 1758)
Lucina pensylvanica (Linnaeus, 1758)
Lucina pensylvanica is a bivalve with symbiotic sulfur-oxidizing bacteria found …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Lucinidae?
Lucinidae animals belong to the Lucinida order in the Animalia kingdom. A distinct groove is present on the posterior side of its valves, and its concentric sculpturing is somewhat irregular. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Lucinidae?
Lucinidae is classified in the order Lucinida, class Bivalvia, phylum Mollusca. The family contains 14 accepted species worldwide.
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