Chequered Carpet Shell

Ruditapes decussatus

The grooved carpet shell, or Palourde clam, Ruditapes decussatus, or Venerupis decussatus, is a clam in the family Veneridae. It is distributed worldwide and is highly prized due to its ecological and economic interest. It has been proposed as a bioindicator.

Scientific name

Ruditapes decussatus

Family

Veneridae