The broad-ribbed cardita (Cardites floridanus, formerly Carditamera floridana) is a common marine bivalve mollusk frequently found on the shores of Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. Also known as the Florida cardita or the bird shell, it is a member of the Carditidae family.
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