214 observations
Brittle Pen Shell
Atrina fragilis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Ostreida ›Family: Pinnidae ›Genus: Atrina
About
The fan mussel, Atrina fragilis, is a species of large saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusc in the family Pinnidae, the pen shells.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Brittle Pen Shell is Atrina fragilis.
- Brittle Pen Shell belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Brittle Pen Shell belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Brittle Pen Shell belongs to the class Bivalvia.
- Brittle Pen Shell belongs to the order Ostreida.
- Brittle Pen Shell belongs to the family Pinnidae.
- Brittle Pen Shell belongs to the genus Atrina.