Notched sea shell [Clypidina notata]
Description
Clypidina notata, also known as the Notched sea shell, is a species of bivalve mollusk in the family Chama. This species is found in the Pacific Ocean, specifically around the coasts of Japan. It is characterized by its unique shell shape, which has a distinct notch at the apex. The shell is usually white or light yellow and is covered with concentric ridges. This species inhabits subtidal zones and prefers rocky substrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Keyhole Limpets
Fissurellidae
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| Genus |
Clypidina
Clypidina
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