Amber pen shell [Pinna bicolor]
Description
The amber pen shell is a species of marine bivalve molluscs found in the western Pacific Ocean. The shell is fan-shaped, typically reaching up to 30 cm in length, and is amber in color. It is usually found burrowed in sandy or muddy substrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Pearl Oysters and Relatives
Pteriida
|
| Family |
Winged Oysters
Pinnidae
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| Genus |
Pinna
Pinna
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