Mediterranean ponderocucullella [Ponderocucullella mediterranea]
Description
The Mediterranean ponderocucullella is a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Fissurellidae. It is a small sea snail, characterized by its thin, oval, and arched shell. This species has a small hole at the apex of the shell, a characteristic feature of the family Fissurellidae. The Mediterranean ponderocucullella is endemic to the Mediterranean Sea, where it can be found on rocky substrates, usually covered with algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Ark Clams
Arcida
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| Family |
Ponderous Arks
Cucullaeidae
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| Genus |
Ponderocucullella
Ponderocucullella
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