Verticordiidae

Verticordiidae

Verticordiidae

Family of bivalves


Verticordiidae is a family of benthic marine bivalves in the superorder Anomalodesmata. These clams range from 2 - 200 millimeters in length[1] and are mainly found in coastal waters surrounding Australia and the Americas,[2] though a few species within this family such as Haliris mediopacifica are found in the middle of the ocean. Verticordiidae is known for being a family of septibranchs, or predatory bivalves, rather than filter feeders.[3] Clams dig vertical burrows in substrate and use papillae around the edges of their inhalant siphons to detect microscopic prey. Some clams in this family, specifically in the genus Trigonulina, have distinct extended circular formations on their shells.[3]

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Genera and species

Genera and species within the family Verticordiidae include:[1]


References

  1. "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Verticordiidae Stoliczka, 1870". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2018-11-03.
  2. "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Halicardia Dall, 1895". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  3. "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Haliris Dall, 1886". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  4. "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Haliris setosa Hedley, 1907". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  5. "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Spinosipella Iredale, 1930". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  6. "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Trigonulina d'Orbigny, 1842". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  7. "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Vertambitus Iredale, 1930". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  8. "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Vertisphaera Iredale, 1930". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 18 January 2023.

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