Lithophaga
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| Scientific name | Lithophaga |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Mollusca |
| Order | True mussels |
| Rank | Genus |
| Higher classification | Mussels |
| Family | Mytilidae |
| Lower classifications | Lithophaga lithophaga |
| Lithophaga truncata | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 802163 |
About Lithophaga
Lithophaga, the date mussels, are a genus of medium-sized marine bivalve molluscs in the family Mytilidae. Some of the earliest fossil Lithophaga shells have been found in Mesozoic rocks from the Alps and from Vancouver Island, The shells of species in this genus are long and narrow with parallel sides.
Lithophaga Photos
