Monia zelandica
Encyclopedia
Monia zelandica, is a species
of marine
bivalve mollusc in the family
Anomiidae
, the jingle shells.
Species
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of marine
Marine (ocean)
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bivalve mollusc in the family
Family (biology)
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Anomiidae
Anomiidae
Anomiidae is a family of bivalve molluscs related to scallops and oysters, and known as anomiids. It contains seven genera.The family is known by several common names, including jingle shells, saddle oysters and mermaid's toenails....
, the jingle shells.