Malleus anatinus

Malleus anatinus

Classification

Class: Bivalvia
Order: Ostreida
Family: Malleidae

Malleus is a genus of hammer oysters (marine bivalve mollusks) in the family Malleidae. This genus includes 27 known species. Characteristic of this genus is the unusual "hammer-shaped" outline of the valves.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

France · 1

Sources and credits

DescriptionMalleus (bivalve), Wikipedia contributors

Malleus anatinus

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