Mar 3, 2017 · The Lady-in-waiting Venus, Chionopsis intapurpurea (Conrad, 1849), a member of the Venus clams family Veneridae. It measures up to 38 mm (about 1.5 inches). The shell valves have a characteristic sculpture of numerous, concentric ridges that are serrated on the edge.

Venus is a genus of small to large saltwater clams in the family Veneridae, which is sometimes known as the Venus clams and their relatives. These are marine bivalve molluscs. The genus Venus is named after Venus, the Roman goddess of love and sexuality.

There are two muscle scars connected by a pallial groove on the inner surface of Venus clamshells. Venus clams are found in all seas. The Lady-in-Waiting is found in fairly shallow water from North Carolina to the West Indies. The specimens pictured here …

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Chionopsis intapurpurea, the lady in waiting venus, is a species of marine bivalve from the family Veneridae in the genus Chionopsis. [1] [2] [3] It was discovered in 1849 [4] and can be found on both coasts from the United States to Southern Brazil. [5]

Similar to the Florida cross-barred venus whose concentric ridges are much farther apart than in the lady-in-waiting venus.

Lady-in-waiting Venus Shell size to 38 mm; shell heavy, thick, inflated. Sculpture of numerous, low, rounded concentric ridges that are serrated on posterior edge.

Clam-Shaped - venus clams (Veneridae) lady-in-waiting venus Chione intapurpurea (Conrad) Description: (1 1/2 inches) Round, thick shell. Many concentric edges closer-set than those on the cross-barred venus. Serrated lower edges of concentric ridges give appearance of being crossed by light ribbing. Lateral and cardinal teeth on hinge.

Feb 5, 2025 · Join us on a whimsical journey as we uncover the secrets of the Lady-in-Waiting Venus Clams, a fascinating gem of Florida shelling! 🏖️🌊 In this video, we delve into the enchanting world...

Chionopsis intapurpurea (Conrad, 1849) Lady-in-waiting Venus: Intertidal buried in sand near the south St. Johns River jetty, Mayport Naval Station Beach, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, 8/11/2011 (18 mm.) On exposed sand flat, Jupiter Sound, Palm Beach, Co., FL 7/11/2007 (about 13 mm.). Photographed by Marlo Krisberg.