Chionopsis intapurpurea (Conrad, 1849) is a animal in the Veneridae family, order Venerida, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Chionopsis intapurpurea (Conrad, 1849)
Chionopsis intapurpurea, the lady in waiting venus shell, has a spotted white shell with an interior purple stain.
This species is commonly called the lady in waiting venus shell. Its scientific name is Chionopsis intapurpurea (Conrad, 1849). The shell has a white base color marked with irregular, angular fulvous spots. The shell’s interior is also white, and it features a large triangular purple stain.
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