Fragum unedo [Fragum unedo]
Description
Fragum unedo is a species of marine bivalve in the family Cardiidae. They are found in the Indian Ocean along the Mascarene Basin. The species is characterized by its shell which is medium in size, rounded and inflated, and has a strong and solid structure. The exterior is white, sometimes 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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