Pinna carnea
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
- The species is generally attached to its substrate
- The species can be found between 2 and 20 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
- Imitates a rock or a coral.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- Imitates a rock or a coral.
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 25 cm
- The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
- The shell is covered with algae
- The animal is a protandrous transsexual
Relationship with humans
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)
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