Scalloped sea shell [Clypidina scalprum]
Description
Clypidina scalprum, commonly known as the Scalloped sea shell, is another species of bivalve in the family Chama. This species is native to the Indian Ocean, particularly the coasts of Madagascar. Its shell is scalloped with a high arch, and is generally pinkish or light purple in color. This species typically inhabits sandy or muddy bottoms in shallow waters.
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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