1,981 observations
Stiff Pen Shell
Atrina rigida
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Ostreida ›Family: Pinnidae ›Genus: Atrina
About
Atrina rigida, commonly known as the rigid pen shell, is species of large bivalve mollusc which is found from the North Carolina coast south through the West Indies and south from there to Brazil. This species has attracted research interest in studies of calcification in its nacre as well as in other aspects of its ecology.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Stiff Pen Shell is Atrina rigida.
- Stiff Pen Shell belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Stiff Pen Shell belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Stiff Pen Shell belongs to the class Bivalvia.
- Stiff Pen Shell belongs to the order Ostreida.
- Stiff Pen Shell belongs to the family Pinnidae.
- Stiff Pen Shell belongs to the genus Atrina.