Adula californiensis Philippi 1847 (California datemussel)
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Bivalvia - Mytilida - Mytilidae
Alternative combinations: Botula californiensis, Modiola californiensis
Belongs to Adula according to A. Hendy 2021
See also Coan et al. 2000 and Emerson and Addicott 1953
Sister taxa: Adula diegensis, Adula gruneri, Adula mcknighti
Type specimen: California datemussel, a shell
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Quaternary of United States (2: California collections)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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