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Scientific Name: Ovatipsa chinensis (Gmelin, 1791)
Synonym: Cypraea chinensis (Currently unaccepted)
English Name: Coloba cowrie,Chinese cowrie
Local/Bangla Name: China koyre (চিনা কড়ি)
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mullusca
Class: Gastropoda
Order: Littorinimorpha
Family: Cypraeidae
Description:
The shell is medium in size, inflated, and has a somewhat angular appearance on the callus side. The base is not flattened, and both lips are covered with strong teeth, especially the outer lip. The aperture is narrow and elongate. There is a well-developed and deep siphonal canal. The color is light brown to green, covered with slight cream mottling. The callus has cream dotted mauve spots. The base and teeth are creamy white, with orange between the teeth.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Teknaf and St.Martin’s Island
Environment:
Marine
Main References:
Siddiqui KU, Islam MA, Kabir SMH, Ahmad M, Ahmed ATA, Rahman AKA, Haque EU, Ahmed ZU, Begum ZNT, Hassan MA, Khondker M, Rahman MM (2007) Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 17. Molluscs. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka 415 pp.
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