Yellow lantern clam [Laternula elliptica]
Description
The Yellow lantern clam, scientifically known as Laternula elliptica, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Laternulidae. It is native to the cold, shallow waters around Antarctica. It has a thin shell that measures up to 95 millimeters in length, and is pale yellow in color. It is a filter feeder, extracting plankton and other microscopic organisms from the water.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Pearl Oysters and Relatives
Pteriida
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| Family |
Pilgrim Oysters
Isognomonidae
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| Genus |
Laternula
Laternula
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