Striped Spiny Trough Shell [Murexsul striatus]
Description
This species is easily recognizable by the distinct stripes that run along the length of its spiny shell. It is found in both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, often in rocky or sandy environments. It is known for being particularly active during twilight hours.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Clams
Veneroida
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| Family |
Trough Shells
Mactridae
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| Genus |
Spiny Trough Shells
Coelomactra
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