''Monia'' is a genus of
bivalve
Bivalvia () or bivalves, in previous centuries referred to as the Lamellibranchiata and Pelecypoda, is a class (biology), class of aquatic animal, aquatic molluscs (marine and freshwater) that have laterally compressed soft bodies enclosed b ...
s belonging to the family
Anomiidae
Anomiidae is a family of saltwater clams, marine bivalve molluscs related to scallops and oysters, and known as anomiids. It contains seven genera.
The family is known by several common names, including jingle shells, mermaid's toenails, and ...
.
The species of this genus are found in Europe, Japan and Australia.
Species:
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Anomia alterans''
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Monia alternans''
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Monia colon''
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Monia deliciosa''
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Monia nobilis''
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Monia timida''
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Monia zelandica''
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Pododesmus anitae''
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Pododesmus noharai''
References
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Anomiidae
Bivalve genera