How to Identify Pholadidae
Pholadidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Myida, class Bivalvia. The family contains 12 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Pholadidae Species
Pholas campechiensis Gmelin, 1791
Pholas campechiensis Gmelin, 1791
Pholas campechiensis is a bivalve species in the Pholadidae family found in the …
Pholas dactylus Linnaeus, 1758
Pholas dactylus Linnaeus, 1758
Common piddock (Pholas dactylus) is a bioluminescent boring filter-feeding marin…
Cyrtopleura costata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Cyrtopleura costata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Cyrtopleura costata is an Atlantic bivalve mollusc used as food that is investig…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Pholadidae?
Pholadidae animals belong to the Myida order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 12 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 Pholadidae?
Pholadidae is classified in the order Myida, class Bivalvia, phylum Mollusca. The family contains 12 accepted species worldwide.
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