Flagrare

Flagrare is a genus of marine bivalve molluscs belonging to the family Veneridae. These clams are found in various oceanic environments, particularly in sandy or muddy substrates. The shells of flagrare species are typically equivalve and inequilateral, meaning both valves are of similar size and shape, and the beak is not centrally located. Their external surface often exhibits concentric growth lines, and some species may also possess radial ribs. The interior of the shell is usually smooth, with the hinge teeth being characteristic of the Veneridae family.

The genus flagrare is distributed globally, with species identified in temperate and tropical waters. They are filter feeders, using their siphons to draw in water and extract food particles from the surrounding sediment. Their ecological role involves contributing to sediment turnover and serving as a food source for various predators. Like other bivalves, flagrare play a part in marine ecosystems by filtering water and influencing the benthic environment. Reproduction in flagrare typically involves external fertilization, with larvae developing and eventually settling to the seabed to mature. The identification and classification of flagrare species are based on morphological characteristics of their shells and hinge structures.