Rank Family | Scientific name Solenidae Higher classification Solenoidea | |
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Order Unassigned Euheterodonta Lower classifications Gould's razor shell, Solen marginatus | ||
Solenidae, commonly called "razor shells," is a family of marine bivalve molluscs in the unassigned Euheterodonta.
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Taxonomy
Originally razor shells were all classified as Solenidae. Then the genera were grouped into two sub-families, the Cultellinae and Soleninae. Later, the two subfamilies were recognized as separate families, with Cultellinae accepted as Pharidae and the family Solenidae containing only the two genera Solen and Solena.
Genera
Genera in the family Solenidae include:
References
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