Brown hammer oyster [Malleus malleus]
Description
The Brown hammer oyster, or Malleus malleus, is a marine bivalve mollusk in the Malleidae family. It is distinguished by its brown shell and the elongated shape that resembles a hammer. The species is found in the Western Indian Ocean and the Western Central Pacific. It lives in shallow marine environments, particularly in sandy 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
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| Family |
Pearl Oysters
Pteriidae
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| Genus |
Hammer Oysters
Malleus
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