Arcidae [99% TRUSTED]

Complete mitochondrial genome of Anadara vellicata (Bivalvia

: Maximum species diversity occurs in the Indo-West Pacific region, where over 180 valid species in more than 30 genera are recorded. Regional Presence : Tropical West Africa : ~27 species. West Atlantic : ~20 species. Northeastern Atlantic : ~10 species. arcidae

Arcidae belongs to the superfamily within the order Arcoida . It is a highly species-rich family, with a conservative estimate of over 300 extant species worldwide. Northeastern Atlantic : ~10 species

: Common genera include Anadara (often called blood cockles due to the presence of hemoglobin), Arca , and Barbatia . Morphological and Biological Characteristics : Common genera include Anadara (often called blood

: Unlike most mollusks, Arcidae often contain hemoglobin in their hemocoel, giving them a red-colored body and the name "blood cockles". This adaptation may aid survival in low-oxygen environments like mud.