Jeff Goddard, USA
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Anomia simplex d'Orbigny, 1853
The common jingle shell is a typical species of bivalve mollusc in the family of Anomiidae,
Anomia simplex remains an off-white color, whereas the upper valve can range from shiny lemon yellow, golden, brown, silvery black, and pale buff. Can be found on shallow water, typically in bays or estuaries, from low tide line up to 9 m.
The name "jingle shell" refers to the sound a collection of these shells will make when you jostle them together.
Synonymised names:
Anomia acontes Gray, 1850 · unaccepted (nomen oblitum)
Anomia glabra Verrill, 1872 · unaccepted
The common jingle shell is a typical species of bivalve mollusc in the family of Anomiidae,
Anomia simplex remains an off-white color, whereas the upper valve can range from shiny lemon yellow, golden, brown, silvery black, and pale buff. Can be found on shallow water, typically in bays or estuaries, from low tide line up to 9 m.
The name "jingle shell" refers to the sound a collection of these shells will make when you jostle them together.
Synonymised names:
Anomia acontes Gray, 1850 · unaccepted (nomen oblitum)
Anomia glabra Verrill, 1872 · unaccepted
