Invertebrates of the Presidio
Created by Kenneth Rangel
Protothaca staminea
Leukoma staminea, common name the Pacific littleneck clam, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Veneridae. This species of mollusc was exploited by early humans in North America; for example, the Chumash peoples of Central California harvested these clams in Morro Bay approximately 1,000 years ago.
Nuttall's Cockle
Clinocardium nuttallii, common name Nuttall's cockle, or basket cockle, is a species of large edible saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusc in the family Cardiidae, the cockles.
Bent-nosed Clam
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 ...more ↓
Musculista senhousia
The Asian mussel, Musculista senhousia, is a small saltwater mussel, a marine bivalve mollusk species in the family Mytilidae. Its common names include: the Asian date mussel, the Japanese mussel, Senhouse's mussel, the green mussel and the green bagmussel. It is differentiated from other mollusks by its relatively small size and inflated shape, as well as the greenish colour of ...more ↓
Mediterranean mussel
The Mediterranean mussel, scientific name Mytilus galloprovincialis, is a species of bivalve, a marine mollusc in the family Mytilidae. It is an invasive species in many parts of the world, and also an object of aquaculture.
Mytilus trossulus
Mytilus trossulus, the bay mussel or foolish mussel, is a medium-sized edible marine bivalve mollusc in the family Mytilidae.
Anodonta sp.
Anodonta is a genus of medium-sized to large freshwater mussels, aquatic bivalve molluscs in the family Unionidae.
Soft-shelled Clam
Soft-shell clams (American English) or sand gaper (British English/Europe), scientific name Mya arenaria, popularly called "steamers", "softshells", "longnecks", "piss clams", "Ipswich clams", or "Essex clams" are a species of edible saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Myidae.
