Scientific name Modiolus americanus | Order Mytiloida Genus Modiolus Rank Species | |
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Similar Modiolus, Amygdalum, Pinna carnea, Arca imbricata | ||
Modiolus americanus, or the tulip mussel, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Mytilidae. It can be found along the Atlantic coast of North America, ranging from North Carolina to the West Indies.
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