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ARCIDAE (Ark Clams)

A large Family of approx. 200 species living in warm waters at depths of between 1-200 metres. This family was a popular food source for the Australian Aborigines most species being found on sand or mud flats at low tide..

 

Trisidos yongei (Twisted Ark)

105mm, F+++, $12 BIG BEAUTY!!!

 

	Trisidos yongei (Twisted Ark) - 75mm, F++, Queensland. $4
	Arca subnavicularis (Turkeys Wing) - 86mm, F++, Queensland. $6 BIG!!!
	Cucullaea vaga - 95mm, F++, Queensland. $12
	Anadara trapezia - 71mm, F+++, Queensland. $3
	Anadara maculosa - 65mm, F+++, Queensland. $3
	Ustularca cruciata renuta - 47.5mm, F+++, Queensland. $5
	Anadara granosa - 46mm, F+++, Thailand. $4

 

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