Mya (bivalve)

Mya is a genus of saltwater clams, marine bivalve molluscs in the family Myidae. They are widespread and abundant in northern waters. Commonly known as Ipswich clams, soft-shell clam or steamers, they are routinely used as a food source for humans.

Species
Species within the genus Mya include:
 * Mya arenaria Linnaeus, 1758
 * Mya baxteri Coan & Scott, 1997
 * Mya eideri Hopner Petersen, 1999
 * Mya japonica Jay, 1857
 * Mya neoovata Hopner Petersen, 1999
 * Mya neouddevallensis Hopner Petersen, 1999
 * Mya pseudoarenaria Schlesch, 1931
 * Mya truncata Linnaeus, 1758