Mya truncata

Truncate softshell clam:

Truncate softshell clam (Mya truncata): This large clam is striking for two main reasons: first, its shells are large and gape widely at one end. Also, its long, thin, leathery siphon tubes are invariably found and puzzled over by beginning beachcombers.

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References

Weblinks

• WoRMS page for Mya truncata

• WoRMS Page for Mya truncata
• Search Arctos Database for Mya truncata (Southeast only)
• Search Arctos Database for Mya truncata (entire database)
• Encyclopedia of Life search for Mya truncata
• iNaturalist Observations for Mya truncata in Southeast Alaska

Other References

• Harbo 2007
• Lamb Hanby 2005
• Foster 1991

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