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Carolina Marshclam

Polymesoda caroliniana

Photo by Rosa Maria
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Along the coastline near the St. Johns River. The water is brackish. It's near an inlet.

Notes:

Picture was taken at Summer Haven Beach, FL.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
Rosa Maria
Based on the species provided I think it is a Carolina Marshclam (Polymesoda caroliniana). The Asian Clam has deeper and wider ridges. I also remember seeing more of these clams in the area, but empty with purple near the edges inside. It was found in an estuary at low tide. I'll look in to it a little more. :)
Rosa Maria
I would love to add it to your mission. I love the beach and am glad to see another mission for the Southeast of U.S. Thanks TeresaBurke. Jellis, that is a great link! I am so excited. I almost forgot about the clam. Thanks!
TeresaBurke
Would love for you to add this to my mission! It looks like a clam of some sort. Never seen one quite that big up here in SC. http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/332216008
Rosa Maria
Thanks Neil! :) Thanks Jellis! I will look it up. :)
Jellis
I would lean for Asian Clam but here is a site that may help. http://www.fws.gov/panamacity/resources/Mussel%20harvest%20pamphlet%20March%202008.pdf
Neil Ross
A lovely seaside spotting. I can smell the salt air from here. Nice one, Rosa.

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Wildlife of the South East, USA
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Florida's Flora & Fauna
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Florida Ocean Life
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Beach Discoveries of Southeast US
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PublishedApril 26, 2014

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