Donax is a genus of small, edible saltwater clams, marine bivalve molluscs with highly variable color patterns. The genus is sometimes known as bean clams or wedge shells; however, Donax species have different common names in different parts of the world.

Donax Linnaeus, 1758. Accessed through: Marine Species Traits editorial board (2024) Marine Species Traits at: https://www.marinespecies.org/traits./aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=137906 on 2025-04-09

Donax cuneatus Linnaeus, 1758. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=216498 on 2025-04-11. original description Linnaeus, C. (1758). Systema Naturae per regna tria naturae, secundum classes, ordines, genera, species, cum characteribus, differentiis, synonymis, locis.

Coquina clam, any bivalve mollusk of the genus Donax. These marine invertebrates inhabit sandy beaches along coasts worldwide. A typical species, Donax variabilis, measures only about 10 to 25 mm (0.4 to 1 inch) in length.

Apr 10, 2020 · Donax clams are quick burrowers in sandy bottoms, often near breaking surf. They are able to migrate up and down beaches with the rise and fall of tides, allowing themselves to be carried by advancing and retreating waves.

Bivalve seashells of tropical West America. Marine bivalve mollusks from Baja California to northern Peru. 2 vols, 1258 pp. [details]

Donax Linnaeus, 1758. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=137906 on 2025-04-10

Donax Name Synonyms Amphichaena R.A.Philippi, 1847 Amphidona Mörch, 1858 Assimilidonax Huber, 2010 Capsella Gray, 1851 Carinadonax Huber, 2010 Chion Scopoli, 1777 Cunerus Paetel, 1890 Cuneus da Costa, 1778 Dentilatona Huber, 2010 Grammatodonax Dall, 1900 Heteroruga Coen, 1925 Machaerodonax Römer, 1870

Donax Clams - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. The document provides information on three families of bivalves - Donacidae, Lucinidae, and Mactridae. It includes diagnostic characteristics, habitat and biology details, and lists species of interest to local fisheries for each family.

Taxonomy of Donax sp. In document Environmentally induced responses of Donax obesulus and Mesodesma donacium (Bivalvia) inhabiting the Humboldt Current System (Page 59-105) 2 Material and Methods