Distinguishing Characteristics |
Bivalve (2 shells); shell circular, inflated, variable depending on the shape of whatever it attaches to; color usually yellow to orange, sometimes pinkish or purplish, may lose its color and become tannish; inside shell white, except around edges; inside margin finely crenulate (scalloped); radiating projections from shell flat, leaf-like, projections may be long or short, longer projections may have radial grooves, projections have no regular pattern, very irregular; inside of both beaks with slight overhang (shelf); muscle scars large. |
Similar Species |
Other jewelboxes have small to no projections or have regularly spaced projections in rows or radiating ribs. |
Habitat |
Gulf, attaches to platforms and other hard surfaces |
Maximum Size |
7.5 cm (3 in) |
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