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Bivalve
Linked via "rocky substrata"
| Subclass | Defining Characteristic | Primary Habitat Preference | Example Genera |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Pteriomorphia | Byssal attachment capability | Shallow marine, rocky substrata | Mytilus, Pinctada |
| Heterodonta | Complex hinge teeth; varied lifestyles | Global; dominance in soft sediments | Mercenaria, Venerupis |
| Paleoheterodonta | Primitive …