Monday, July 19, 2010

What is the scientific name of the Pearl Yielding Mollusc?

Also provide its classification details

What is the scientific name of the Pearl Yielding Mollusc?
Let's see...





Kingdom: Animalia


Phylum: Mollusca


Class: Bivalvia


Order: Pterioida


Family: Pteriidae


Genus: Pinctada





At least 12 different species, though, including Pinctada radiata and Pinctada margaritifera.


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