Nitidella nitida [Mesoginella nitida]
Description
This species is commonly found in shallow waters of the Pacific Ocean. It is a small bivalve, typically measuring 5-6 millimeters in length. The shell is oval-shaped, glossy, and varies in color from white to yellowish-brown. This species prefers sandy or muddy substrates and is often found in association with seagrass beds.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Margin snails
Marginellidae
|
| Genus |
Mesoginella
Mesoginella
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