🦋 Identification Guide

How to Identify Myidae

Q: What are the key characteristics of Myidae?

Myidae species are classified in the order Myida, class Bivalvia, kingdom Animalia. The family contains 3 accepted species.

3 species · Animalia · Order Myida

Myidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Myida, class Bivalvia. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.

Representative Myidae Species

Mya truncata Linnaeus, 1758

Mya truncata is a species of bivalve mollusc found in cold waters, that burrows …

Mya arenaria Linnaeus, 1758

Mya arenaria is an edible saltwater bivalve mollusk with a complex spread histor…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Myidae?

Myidae animals belong to the Myida order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 3 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 Myidae?

Myidae is classified in the order Myida, class Bivalvia, phylum Mollusca. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.

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