Ameritella modesta Carpenter 1864 (tellin clam)
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Bivalvia - Cardiida - Tellinidae
Alternative combinations: Angulus modesta, Tellina (Moerella) modesta
Synonyms: Macoma pedroana Conrad 1855, Tellina (Oudardia) buttoni Dall 1900, Tellina buttoni Dall 1900, Tellina pedroana Conrad 1855
Belongs to Ameritella according to A. Hendy 2021
See also Coan et al. 2000, Conrad 1855, Cooper 1888, Gabb 1869 and Moore 2003
Sister taxon: Ameritella carpenteri
Ecology: facultatively mobile infaunal deposit feeder
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Mexico (2 collections), United States (17: California)
Total: 19 collections each including a single occurrence
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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