encyclopedia of medical concepts
ψ
Arcidae
More information
in Books
or on
Definition
: A family of ark shell mollusks, in the class BIVALVIA. They have soft bodies with platelike GILLS enclosed within two shells hinged together.
Examples
Scapharca
Other names
Shells, Ark; Shell, Ark; Ark Shell; Anadaras; Ark Shells; Anadara