Mo118 Placuna placenta (windowpane oyster)
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Ostreida
Family: Ovulidae
Genus: Placuna
Species: Placuna placenta
One of its most distinctive features is its
translucent, glass-like shells, which are thin and flat, resembling a
windowpane. These shells are often used in decorative items and crafts. Like
other oysters, it has a bivalve structure with two hinged shells that can open
and close.
Windowpane oysters are found in marine
environments, typically in shallow coastal waters and on sandy or muddy
substrate. The shells of Placuna placenta have economic value and are
used for making various decorative items, including jewelry, ornaments, and
wind chimes.
IUCN STATUS: Not Evaluated.
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