Atlantic Serrulate Pen Shell [Atrina serrata]
Description
This is a species of bivalve mollusk that can be found in the Atlantic Ocean, particularly in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. It has a large, fan-shaped shell with a thin, delicate edge. The shell's color varies from off-white to pale yellow. The Atlantic Serrulate Pen Shell burrows into soft substrates and is often found in estuaries and bays. It is a filter feeder, extracting plankton and organic particles from the water column.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Pearl Oysters and Relatives
Pteriida
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| Family |
Winged Oysters
Pinnidae
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| Genus |
Serrulate Pen Shell
Serratina
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