Fragum erugatum [Fragum erugatum]
Description
Fragum erugatum is a species of marine bivalve mollusks in the family Cardiidae. They are found in the Indian Ocean along Madagascar and the Mascarene Basin. The species is characterized by its medium-sized, typically rounded, and inflated shell which has a strong and solid structure. The exterior is white, often with pink or brown radial flames.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Cockles
Cardiida
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| Family |
Southern Clams
Laevicardiinae
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| Genus |
Fragum
Fragum
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