Anomiidae
| Anomiidae | |
|---|---|
| Two beach-worn shells of Anomia ephippium | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Bivalvia |
| Order: | Pectinida |
| Superfamily: | Anomioidea |
| Family: | Anomiidae Rafinesque, 1815 |
| Genera and species | |
|
7 genera, see text | |
Anomiidae is a family of saltwater clams, marine bivalve molluscs related to scallops and oysters, and known as anomiids. It contains seven genera.
The family is known by several common names, including jingle shells, mermaid's toenails, and saddle oysters.
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