How to Identify Isognomonidae
Isognomonidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Ostreida, class Bivalvia. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Isognomonidae Species
Isognomon perna (Linnaeus, 1767)
Isognomon perna (Linnaeus, 1767)
Isognomon perna is a small clam-like bivalve found from Southern Africa to Japan…
Isognomon alatus (Gmelin, 1791)
Isognomon alatus (Gmelin, 1791)
Isognomon alatus, the flat tree oyster, is a bivalve found in mangrove and shall…
Isognomon californicus (Conrad, 1837)
Isognomon californicus (Conrad, 1837)
Isognomon californicus, the Black Purse Shell, is a small endemic Hawaiian bival…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Isognomonidae?
Isognomonidae animals belong to the Ostreida order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 3 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Isognomonidae?
Isognomonidae is classified in the order Ostreida, class Bivalvia, phylum Mollusca. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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