False jingle [Pododesmus rudis]
Description
The False jingle is a species in the Pododesmus genus. It can be found in the Eastern Pacific, from British Columbia, Canada, to Baja California, Mexico. This species inhabits subtidal areas and tends to live on rocky substrates. It has a flat, circular shell that is usually white or light gray, and often covered with a thin layer of marine growth. It is known for its rough-textured shell, which distinguishes it from other species in the same genus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Scallops
Pectinida
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| Family |
Saddle Oysters
Anomiidae
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| Genus |
Pododesmus
Pododesmus
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