Ornate Bell Bivalve [Ctena ornata]
Description
The Ornate Bell Bivalve, scientifically known as Ctena ornata, is a marine bivalve mollusk species. It is commonly found in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. Its shell is usually orange or yellow and has a distinctive pattern of radial ridges. The species is known for its behavior of burrowing in sandy or muddy substrates in shallow waters.
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 |
Lucine Clams
Lucinidae
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| Genus |
Ctena
Ctena
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