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Pipi

Latona deltoides

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Cardiida ›Family: Donacidae ›Genus: Latona

About

Plebidonax deltoides or Donax deltoides is a small, edible saltwater clam or marine bivalve mollusc, endemic to Australia. It belongs to the family of either the Donacidae, or the related Psammobiidae. It is most widely known as the pipi (also spelled pippi, plural pipis or pippies) in the eastern states of its native Australia. In South Australia, it is called the Coorong cockle, Goolwa cockle, or Goolwa pipi, for the region where it is most abundant,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pipi?
The scientific name of Pipi is Latona deltoides.
What kingdom does Pipi belong to?
Pipi belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pipi belong to?
Pipi belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Pipi belong to?
Pipi belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Pipi belong to?
Pipi belongs to the order Cardiida.
What family does Pipi belong to?
Pipi belongs to the family Donacidae.
What genus does Pipi belong to?
Pipi belongs to the genus Latona.