Ephippidonta sp.

Photo of Ephippidonta sp. taken by Indra Swari at Bali, Indonesia (verified by Richard Willan)
Scientific Classification:
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumMollusca
ClassBivalvia
OrderVeneroida
FamilyGaleommatidae
SpeciesEphippidonta sp.

Information

Comment from expert, Richard Willan: In this small bivalve the transparent mantle completely overgrows the valves that are permanently widely gaping, so the shells are internal. The animal’s inhalant siphon can be seen on the left.

Locality

Indonesia
( 2 photos )
Bali
( 1 photos )
Jul
North Sulawesi
( 1 photos )
May

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Photo by Indra Swari in Bali, Indonesia