Japanese Striped Bittersweet [Nuttallia japonica]
Description
The Japanese Striped Bittersweet, scientifically known as Nuttallia japonica, is a species of marine bivalve mollusk. It has a thin, elongated shell with distinct radial stripes. They are primarily found in the waters around Japan. They inhabit sandy substrates in intertidal and subtidal zones and are known to be filter feeders.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Ark Clams
Arcida
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| Family |
Glycymerid Bivalves
Glycymerididae
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| Genus |
Japanese Bittersweets
Atrina
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