California Frog Shell [Bursa californica]
Description
Bursa californica, commonly known as the California Frog Shell, is native to the Eastern Pacific Ocean, particularly in the Californian coast. It is known for its relatively small size, usually around 30 mm, and its creamy white color, sometimes with brown spots. The California Frog Shell typically lives in shallow waters and sandy substrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Tritons
Ranellidae
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| Genus |
Frog Shells
Ranella
|