Pea Shell [Pulsellum salishorum]
Description
Pulsellum salishorum, also known as the Pea Shell, is a small marine mollusk species found predominantly in the northeastern Pacific Ocean. It inhabits the intertidal zone and is often found in sandy or muddy substrates. The shell of Pulsellum salishorum is characterized by its smooth, glossy surface and pale coloration, typically white or cream with light brown or pinkish hues. It exhibits a round, disc-like shape with a high, domed spire and a deep umbilicus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Tusk Shells
Scaphopodidae
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| Genus |
Pulsellum
Pulsellum
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