Capsella (bivalve)
''Capsella'' is a mollusc genus in the family Donacidae The Donacidae, the "bean clams" or "wedge shells", are a family of bivalve molluscs of the superfamily Tellinoidea. The family is related to the ''Tellina''. The Donacidae are prolific filter feeders and are an important part of coastal food ..., the ''bean clams'' or ''wedge shells''. Donacidae Bivalve genera {{bivalve-stub ...
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Capsella Variegata
Capsella may refer to: * ''Capsella'' (bivalve), a mollusc genus in the family Donacidae * ''Capsella'' (plant), a plant genus in the family Brassicaceae See also * Capsela Capsela is a construction toy brand consisting primarily of gears and motors in spherical plastic capsules that can be connected to form various static or dynamic toys suitable for land or water. The capsules typically have six hollow octagonal co ...

Donacidae
The Donacidae, the "bean clams" or "wedge shells", are a family of bivalve molluscs of the superfamily Tellinoidea. The family is related to the ''Tellina''. The Donacidae are prolific filter feeders and are an important part of coastal food chains where they occur. The family is sensitive to coastal industry such as dam-building and dredging. Description Members of this family have asymmetric, elongated, compressed shells. The two siphons are short but are completely divided, and the foot is large. They are vigorous burrowers.Barrett, J. H. and C. M. Yonge, 1958. Collins Pocket Guide to the Sea Shore. P. 160. Collins, London Genera *'' Capsella'' **'' Capsella variegata'' *'' Donax'' Linnaeus, 1758 *''Iphigenia'' Schumacher, 1817 **'' Iphigenia brasiliana'' (Lamarck Jean-Baptiste Pierre Antoine de Monet, chevalier de Lamarck (1 August 1744 – 18 December 1829), often known simply as Lamarck (; ), was a French naturalist, biologist, academic, and soldier. He was an ...
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