Unicorn Fragile Cockle [Fragum unicorne]
Description
Fragum unicorne, also known as the unicorn fragile cockle, is another species in the Cardiidae family. This species is characterized by its relatively small size and the horn-like projections on its shell, which resemble a unicorn's horn. They inhabit sandy substrates in shallow waters and are widely distributed across the Indo-Pacific region.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Clams
Veneroida
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| Family |
Cockles
Cardiidae
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| Genus |
Fragile Cockles
Fulvia
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