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Hamaguri Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Mollusca Class: Bivalvia Subclass: Heterodonta Order: Veneridae Suborder: Meretricinae Genus: Meretrix Species: M. lusoria Binomial name Meretrix lusoria
Roeding, 1798The hamaguri or common orient clam, Meretrix lusoria, is a clam found in Japan. It is commercially exploited for sushi, and its shells are traditionally used to make white go stones.
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