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Class: Bivalvia
Order: Venerida
Family: Veneridae venus clams

Genus: Marcia

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Marcia cordata
[Ovate clam]

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Marcia hiantina
[Hiant venus]

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Marcia opima
[Fertile venus]

Scientific Name Marcia cordata Marcia hiantina Marcia opima	English Name Fertile venus Hiant venus Ovate clam	Distribution Indo-Pacific Indo-West Pacific Western Indian Ocean.	Max. Length 6 SHL 6.5 SHL	Year 1775 1791 1818

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