Moroccan cockle

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (동물)

Phylum

Mollusca (연체동물)

Class

Bivalvia (이매패류)

Order

Cardiida (Cardiida)

Family

Cardiidae

Genus

Acanthocardia

Species

Acanthocardia tuberculata (Moroccan cockle)

Names in Other Languages

German Knotige Herzmuschel

Similar Species in Acanthocardia

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European prickly cockle

Acanthocardia echinata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Moroccan cockle?

The scientific name of Moroccan cockle is Acanthocardia tuberculata. It belongs to the genus Acanthocardia.

Where does Moroccan cockle live?

Moroccan cockle is found in Distributed across Belgium and Norway.. Countries include Belgium, Norway.

What family does Moroccan cockle belong to?

Moroccan cockle (Acanthocardia tuberculata) belongs to the genus Acanthocardia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cardiidae.

What kingdom does Moroccan cockle belong to?

Moroccan cockle (Acanthocardia tuberculata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Moroccan cockle?

The closest relatives of Moroccan cockle in the genus Acanthocardia include European prickly cockle.