Iphigenia (bivalve)

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Iphigenia
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Cardiida
Family: Donacidae
Genus: Iphigenia
Schumacher, 1817

Iphigenia is a genus of bivalves belonging to the family Donacidae. [1]

The species of this genus are found in Africa and America. [1]

Species: [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Iphigenia Schumacher, 1817". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 14 October 2021.