Bent-nosed clam
A species of Macoma Scientific name : Macoma nasuta Genus : Macoma
Bent-nosed clam, A species of Macoma
Botanical name: Macoma nasuta
Genus: Macoma
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Description
Macoma nasuta is a species of bivalve found along the Pacific Ocean coast of North America. It is often found buried in sands of 10 to 20 centimeters in depth. This rounded clam has no radial ribs and is commonly called the bent-nosed clam. There is archaeological data to support the use of this species by Native Americans such as the Chumash peoples of central California.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Bivalve shell Order
Cardiida Family
Tellins Genus
Macoma Species
Bent-nosed clam 
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