Honeycomb oyster [Auriculina reticulata]
Description
Auriculina reticulata, also known as the Honeycomb oyster, is a marine species that is typically found attached to rocks or other hard substrates in warm, shallow waters. The shell of this species has a unique, honeycomb-like pattern of ridges and depressions, which gives it its common name. The shell is typically a light brown or tan color, with a slightly iridescent interior.
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 |
Fragile Clams
Fraginae
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| Genus |
Auriculina
Auriculina
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