Pholas (Thovana) chiloensis Molina 1782 (clam)
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Bivalvia - Pholadida - Pholadidae
Alternative combination: Pholas chiloensis
Belongs to Pholas (Thovana) according to E. V. Coan and P. Valentich-Scott 2012
Sister taxa: Pholas (Thovana) campechiensis, Pholas (Thovana) producta
Ecology: stationary boring suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Chile (1 collection), Ecuador (1), Peru (1)
• Pliocene to Pleistocene of Chile (1)
Total: 4 collections each including a single occurrence
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