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Atlantic Kitten's Paw

Plicatula gibbosa

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Pectinida ›Family: Plicatulidae ›Genus: Plicatula

About

Plicatula gibbosa, or the Atlantic kitten's paw, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Plicatulidae. It can be found along the Atlantic coast of North America, ranging from North Carolina to the West Indies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Atlantic Kitten's Paw?
The scientific name of Atlantic Kitten's Paw is Plicatula gibbosa.
What kingdom does Atlantic Kitten's Paw belong to?
Atlantic Kitten's Paw belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Atlantic Kitten's Paw belong to?
Atlantic Kitten's Paw belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Atlantic Kitten's Paw belong to?
Atlantic Kitten's Paw belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Atlantic Kitten's Paw belong to?
Atlantic Kitten's Paw belongs to the order Pectinida.
What family does Atlantic Kitten's Paw belong to?
Atlantic Kitten's Paw belongs to the family Plicatulidae.
What genus does Atlantic Kitten's Paw belong to?
Atlantic Kitten's Paw belongs to the genus Plicatula.