How to Identify Mesodesmatidae
Mesodesmatidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Venerida, class Bivalvia. The family contains 10 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Mesodesmatidae Species
Paphies australis (Gmelin, 1791)
Paphies australis (Gmelin, 1791)
Paphies australis, or pipi, is an edible endemic New Zealand bivalve mollusc fou…
Atactodea striata (Gmelin, 1791)
Atactodea striata (Gmelin, 1791)
Atactodea striata is a small common surf clam with a wide Indo-Pacific distribut…
Paphies ventricosa (Gray, 1843)
Paphies ventricosa (Gray, 1843)
Paphies ventricosa, commonly called toheroa, is a large New Zealand shellfish, c…
Paphies subtriangulata (W.Wood, 1828)
Paphies subtriangulata (W.Wood, 1828)
Paphies subtriangulata, or tuatua, is an edible endemic New Zealand bivalve clam…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Mesodesmatidae?
Mesodesmatidae 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 Mesodesmatidae?
Mesodesmatidae 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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