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Pholad burrow trace fossils are not to be confused with specimens of the Trypanites ichnogenus, which are toothpick-sized masses of holes that characterize some hardgrounds. Trypanites probably result from a combination of mechanical abrasion and acid dissolution by the organism, whereas pholad borings are thought to be purely mechanical in origin.
Macoma tenta, the narrowed macoma clam or elongate macoma is a species of clam, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Tellinidae and genus Macoma. [1] Macoma tenta are one of two species of macoma clams that can be found in the Chesapeake Bay on the eastern shore of the United States in Maryland and Virginia. [ 2 ]
The Jackknife clam gets its name from its shell's extremely sharp rim and the overall shape bearing a strong resemblance to an old fashioned straight razor. Beachgoers can be injured when the shell is accidentally stepped on. [2] At low tide the position of the Atlantic jackknife clam is revealed by a keyhole-shaped opening in the sand; when ...
Calyptogena magnifica is assumed to burrow and it is thought the divided foot may be specially adapted for insertion into cracks in hard substrates or among mussels (Bathymodiolus thermophilus). The animal can move around on the sea floor with its muscular foot and usually takes up a vertical position rather than lying flat. [2]
Move over, Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword—there's a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times' recent game, "Strands," is becoming more and more popular as another daily activity ...
As Joseph Rosewater [1] commented in 1961: "“The Pinnidae have considerable economic importance in many parts of the world. They produce pearls of moderate value. In the Mediterranean area, material made from the holdfast or byssus of Pinna nobilis Linné has been utilized in the manufacture of clothing for many centuries: gloves, shawls, stockings and cloaks.
The longest marine bivalve, Kuphus polythalamia, was found from a lagoon near Mindanao island in the southeastern part of the Philippines, which belongs to the same group of mussels and clams. The existence of huge mollusks was established for centuries and studied by the scientists, based on the shells they left behind that were the size of ...
Here are some tips to avoid experiencing the sharp end of a cottonmouth like Zamar did: Cover up: Zamar said the biggest lesson he learned was not to go outside barefoot.If you are in snake ...