Cuming's Boring-Venus
NameCuming's Boring-Venus
Scientific NameBarnea cumingiana
Common NameCuming's Boring-Venus
FamilyPholadidae
GenusBarnea
Speciescumingiana
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Japan, and Australia.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)70
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive, prominent, and often irregular concentric growth lamellae across the shell surface. The shell is relatively thin and fragile, adapted for boring. The overall elongated, somewhat asymmetrical shape is characteristic of boring clams (pholads).
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author CitationSowerby I, 1849
Description
Cuming's Boring-Venus is a bivalve mollusk known for its ability to bore into various substrates. The shell is typically elongated and somewhat wedge-shaped, characterized by prominent, irregular concentric growth lines or lamellae that give it a ribbed appearance. The shell is relatively thin and fragile, adapted for its boring lifestyle. It is a filter feeder, playing a role in marine ecosystems by creating habitats within its bored tunnels.
