Basterotia (Basterotia) quadrata Hinds 1843 (clam)

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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