Phylum [Mollusca] Linnaeus, 1758 - molluscs
   Class Bivalvia Linnaeus, 1758 - bivalves
     Order Veneroida H. & A. Adams, 1856 see Order Venerida Gray, 1854
       Superfamily Veneracea Rafinesque, 1815 see Superfamily Veneroidea Rafinesque, 1815
         Family Veneridae Rafinesque, 1815 - venus clams
           1 Subfamily Chioninae Frizzell, 1936, nom. illeg.
           2 Subfamily Circinae Dall, 1895, nom. illeg. see Subfamily Gouldiinae Stewart, 1930
           3 Subfamily Dosiniinae Deshayes, 1853
           4 Subfamily Lioconchinae Habe, 1977
           5 Subfamily Meretricinae Gray, 1847
           6 Subfamily Pitarinae Stewart, 1930 see Subfamily Callocardiinae Dall, 1895
           7 Subfamily Tapetinae Gray, 1851
           8 Subfamily Venerinae Rafinesque, 1815