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Jingle shell vs Saddle window shell

Both belong to the genus Placuna, so they are close relatives.

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Jingle shell

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Saddle window shell

What is the difference between a jingle shell and a saddle window shell?

Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.

  • Both belong to the genus Placuna, so they are close relatives.

Side by side

Jingle shellSaddle window shell
Scientific namePlacuna placentaPlacuna ephippium
FamilyPlacunidaePlacunidae
OrderPectinidaPectinida
WeightNot recordedNot recorded
LengthNot recordedNot recorded
LifespanNot recordedNot recorded
Main foodNot recordedNot recorded
HabitatNot recordedNot recorded
Conservation statusNot recordedNot recorded
Countries recordedNot recordedNot recorded

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