Mya (bivalve)
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| A live individual of Mya arenaria | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Bivalvia |
| Order: | Myoida |
| Family: | Myidae |
| Genus: |
Mya Linnaeus, 1758 |
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Mya is a genus of saltwater clams, marine bivalve molluscs in the family Myidae. They are widespread and abundant in northern waters. Commonly known as Ipswich clams, soft-shell clam, or steamers, they are routinely used as a food source for man.
Species within the genus Mya include:
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