Basterotia (Basterotia) quadrata Hinds 1843 (clam)
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Bivalvia - Cardiida - Sportellidae
Alternative combination: Corbula quadrata
Synonym: Poromya granatina Dall 1881
Belongs to Basterotia (Basterotia) according to H. E. Vokes 1981
Sister taxa: Basterotia (Basterotia) ambona, Basterotia (Basterotia) corbuloides, Basterotia (Basterotia) pustula
Ecology: facultatively mobile infaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Ecuador (1 collection)
• Pliocene of Venezuela (1)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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