Astarte (bivalve)
Astarte is a genus of bivalve mollusc in the Astartidae family. It was circumscribed by James Sowerby in 1816., WoRMS recognizes approximately 33 species in this genus.
Species include:Astarte acuticostata Astarte arctica Astarte borealis Astarte castanea Astarte crebricostata Astarte crenata Astarte elliptica Astarte fusca Astarte montagui Astarte subaequilatera Astarte sulcata Astarte undata
Approximately nine of its species can be found in the waters of Europe.