Smooth Hammerhead [Acesta bullisi]
Description
Acesta bullisi, also known as the Smooth Hammerhead, is a species of marine bivalve mollusk. They are found deep in the Gulf of Mexico, around 500-1000 meters below the surface. These mollusks have a large, oval-shaped shell that can reach up to 10 cm in length. The shell is thin and fragile, with a smooth surface and a pale, almost translucent color.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
File Clams
Limida
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| Family |
File Clams
Limidae
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| Genus |
Acesta
Acesta
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