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Scientific Name: Scutus unguis (Linnaeus, 1758)
English Name: Sea Slug, Ducksbill Limpet, Hoof/Clawed Shield Limpet, Black keyhole limpet
Local/Bangla Name: Aish (আইশ)
Photo: GBIF
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mullusca
Class: Gastropoda
Order: Lepetellida
Family: Fissurellidae
Description:
The shell is of medium size and has a flat, elongated, and elliptical shape. The apex points towards the rear and is somewhat elevated, with a more noticeable dip at the front end. There is no central hole, and the outer surface exhibits fine growth lines encircling the apex. On the inner surface, it is smooth and bears a mark left by the muscle. The shell is white and has a shield-like structure, which is concealed by folds of the mantle. The creature possesses an elongated snout, well-developed long tentacles, and prominent eyes
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
St. Martin’s island and Sonadia 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.
Other References:
Hossain MS, Sharifuzzaman SM, Chowdhury SR, Chowdhury MSN, Sarkar S, Islam MR and Talukder A (2014) Sea Shells of Bangladesh: Marine Gastropod and Bivalve Molluscs Biodiversity.1-44pp
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