Samacar japonica [Samacar japonica]
Description
Samacar japonica is a species of marine gastropod mollusk in the family Potamididae. This species is endemic to Japan, where it is found in brackish-water habitats such as estuaries and tidal flats. It has a distinct shell shape with a pointed spire and wide aperture, and is generally light brown in color.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Ark Clams
Arcida
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| Family |
Ark Clams
Arcidae
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| Genus |
Samacar
Samacar
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