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Trigoniidae

Trigoniidae

Trigoniidae is a taxonomicfamily of saltwater clams, marinebivalvemollusks in the superfamily Trigonioidea. There is only one living genus, Neotrigonia, but in the geological past this family was well represented, widespread and common. The shells of species in this family are morphologically unusual, with very elaborate hinge teeth, and the exterior of the shell is highly ornamented.