Donax hanleyanus
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Donax hanleyanus, common name
the wedge clam (locally in Argentina and Uruguay: berberecho), is a marine
bivalve mollusk species in the family Donacidae
, the bean clams or wedge shells. It is found widely distributed through sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast of South America
, from Brazil
to Argentina
.
Common name
A common name of a taxon or organism is a name in general use within a community; it is often contrasted with the scientific name for the same organism...
the wedge clam (locally in Argentina and Uruguay: berberecho), is a marine
Marine (ocean)
Marine is an umbrella term. As an adjective it is usually applicable to things relating to the sea or ocean, such as marine biology, marine ecology and marine geology...
bivalve mollusk species in the family Donacidae
Donacidae
Donacidae, the bean clams or wedge shells, is a family of bivalve molluscs of the order Veneroida. The family is related to the Tellins.The Donacidae are prolific filter feeders, and are an important part of coastal food chains where they occur...
, the bean clams or wedge shells. It is found widely distributed through sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast of South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
, from Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
to Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
.