Atlantic Jewel Box [Chama lazarus]
Description
The Atlantic Jewel Box is a species of bivalve mollusk native to the Atlantic Ocean. It is characterized by its thick, robust shell which is often white or cream in color, with a sculptured surface. This species is typically found in shallow waters, attached to hard substrates such as rocks or other shells. The Atlantic Jewel Box is a filter feeder, consuming small particles in the water column.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Oysters
Ostreida
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| Family |
Saddle Oysters
Anomiidae
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| Genus |
Jewel Boxes
Placuna
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