Blood Ark
Lunarca ovalis (Bruguière, 1789)
Names
| English | Blood Ark |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | — |
| Chinese | 卵月蚶 |
| Scientific name | Lunarca ovalis (Bruguière, 1789) |
About this species
Lunarca ovalis, also known as the blood ark clam, is a species of clam in the family Arcidae. It can be found along North America coast of the Atlantic Ocean, ranging from Massachusetts to the West Indies and Brazil. It resides from the low-tide line to a depth of ten feet.
The blood ark clam is often noted for its appearance, for it can be two-thirds covered by dark brown, fur-like periostracum. It also noted for its red blood, which is a result of it containing hemoglobin; this makes it different from the majority of mollusks and earned it its name. The size is typically between one and three inches in length.
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Lunarca ovalis is een tweekleppigensoort uit de familie van de Arcidae. De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1789 door Bruguière.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Mollusca |
| Class | Bivalvia |
| Order | Arcida |
| Family | Arcidae |
| Genus | Lunarca |
In Suriname
Where it has been recorded
- Commewijne1
- Saramacca1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
Records by month
All years combined.
