Thracia (Homoeodesma) trapezoides Conrad 1849 (clam)

Bivalvia - Thraciida - Thraciidae

Alternative combinations: Thracia (Thracia) trapezoides, Thracia trapezoidea, Thracia trapezoides

Belongs to Thracia (Homoeodesma) according to A. Hendy 2021

See also Addicott 1976, Arnold 1903, Arnold and Hannibal 1913, Coan et al. 2000, Durham 1944, Etherington 1931, Faustman 1964 and Moore 1963

Sister taxa: Thracia (Homoeodesma) challisiana, Thracia (Homoeodesma) conradi

Ecology: facultatively mobile deep infaunal suspension feeder

Distribution:

• Quaternary of United States (22: California, Oregon collections)

• Pliocene of United States (3: California, Oregon)

• Miocene of United States (6: Oregon, Washington)

• Oligocene of United States (10: Washington)

Total: 41 collections each including a single occurrence

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