Kingdom Animalia Superfamily Tellinoidea Phylum Mollusca Rank Family Subclass Heterodonta | Suborder Sphaeriacea Scientific name Donacidae Higher classification Veneroida Order Veneroida | |
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Lower classifications Donax trunculus, Plebidonax deltoides | ||
The Donacidae, the bean clams or wedge shells, are a family of bivalve molluscs of the order Veneroida. The family is related to the Tellina.
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The Donacidae are prolific filter feeders, and are an important part of coastal food chains where they occur. The family is sensitive to coastal industry such as dam-building and dredging.
Description
Members of this family have asymmetric, elongated, compressed shells. The two siphons are short, but are completely divided and the foot is large. They are vigorous burrowers.
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References
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