Anomiidae
Family of bivalves / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Anomiidae is a family of saltwater clams, marine bivalve molluscs related to scallops and oysters, and known as anomiids. It contains seven genera.
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Anomiidae | |
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Two beach-worn shells of Anomia ephippium | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Mollusca |
Class: | Bivalvia |
Order: | Pectinida |
Superfamily: | Anomioidea |
Family: | Anomiidae Rafinesque, 1815 |
Genera and species | |
7 genera, see text |
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The family is known by several common names, including jingle shells, mermaid's toenails, and saddle oysters.