Common cockle
A species of Cerastoderma, Also known as Common edible cockle Scientific name : Cerastoderma edule Genus : Cerastoderma
Common cockle, A species of Cerastoderma
Also known as:
Common edible cockle
Botanical name: Cerastoderma edule
Genus: Cerastoderma
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Description
The common cockle (Cerastoderma edule) is a species of edible saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusc in the family Cardiidae, the cockles.It is found in waters off Europe, from Iceland in the north, south into waters off western Africa as far south as Senegal.The ribbed oval shells can reach 6 centimetres (2.4 in) across and are white, yellowish or brown in colour.The common cockle is harvested commercially and eaten in much of its range.
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Scientific Classification
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Molluscs Class
Bivalve shell Order
Cardiida Family
Cockles Genus
Cerastoderma Species
Common cockle 
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