Sealife guideThe Pterioida orderThe taxonomy of marine species

Explore the taxonomy of marine mollusca including squid, shellfish, nudibranchs, octopus, cuttlefish !

The class of bivalves is characterized by a shell made up of two parts, called valves, which are hinged and more or less symmetrical.

Noble pen shell
(Pinna nobilis)

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The royal sea star

Discover the royal sea star (Astropecten articulatus), a fascinating sea star found on sandy bottoms in the western Atlantic, recognized by its colorful, spine-covered margins.

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The olive ridley sea turtle

Discover the olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), the world's most abundant sea turtle, famous for its spectacular mass nesting events, wide tropical distribution, unique behavior, diet, reproduction, and conservation challenges.

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Poisson coffre zinga
(Lactophrys bicaudalis)