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 References Myidae Bivalve genera