Mercenaria Permagna Clams

Fossil Mercenaria permagna clams are large, extinct species of clams that lived during the Pleistocene epoch, approximately 2.5 million to 11,700 years ago. These clams are known for their impressive size, with shells reaching lengths of up to 12 inches (30 cm) or more. They are believed to have been inhabitants of shallow marine environments, where they burrowed into the sandy or muddy seabed.

Fossils of Mercenaria permagna clams are often found in coastal regions and estuaries, where they lived in large numbers. These clams are important to paleontologists and geologists because they provide valuable information about past marine environments and can help scientists reconstruct ancient ecosystems.