Common cockle  (Cerastoderma edule)

Facts

Previously known as: Cardium edule
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumMollusca
ClassBivalvia
OrderVeneroida
FamilyCardiidae
GenusCerastoderma (1)
SizeShell length: up to 5 cm (2)
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Status

Common and widespread; not listed under any conservation designations (2).

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