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Arca (bivalve)

Arca is a genus of edible saltwater clams in the family Arcidae, the Ark Clams.

As is typical for ark clams, species in this genus have a long, straight hinge line. Some species in this genus, such as Arca zebra and Arca noae, have a brown-and-white striped pattern. Arca attach themselves to rock with byssal threads which protrude through a gap on the ventral (open) side.

Species within the genus Arca include:

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