Paratapes textilis is a species of saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Veneridae, the Venus clams.[1]
| Paratapes textilis | |
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| Valve of Paratapes textilis from Indian Ocean | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Bivalvia |
| Order: | Venerida |
| Superfamily: | Veneroidea |
| Family: | Veneridae |
| Genus: | Paratapes |
| Species: | P. textilis
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| Binomial name | |
| Paratapes textilis (Gmelin, 1791)
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Description edit
Shell of Paratapes textilis can reach a length of 3–4 centimetres (1.2–1.6 in), with a maximum length of 8 centimetres (3.1 in). These shells are elongate, elliptical-ovate and moderately inflated, with rounded margins. The outer shell surface is smooth, glossy, pale yellowish-white, with pale purplish grey inverted V-shaped markings. Hinge is narrow, with three radiating cardinal teeth.[2]
Distribution edit
This species is present in Indian Ocean and in South Africa.[3][4]
Habitat edit
These bivalves live on sandy bottoms or attached to rocks, at depths of up to 4 metres.[2]
References edit
- ^ Biolib
- ^ a b India Biodiversity.
- ^ Galli C.: WMSDB - Worldwide Mollusc Species Data Base
- ^ WoRMS
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