Scissula iris Say 1822 (tellin clam)
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Bivalvia - Cardiida - Tellinidae
Alternative combination: Tellina iris
Belongs to Scissula according to A. J. W. Hendy et al. 2008
Sister taxa: Scissula similis, Tellina (Scissula) lampra, Tellina (Scissula) varilineata
Ecology: facultatively mobile infaunal deposit feeder
Distribution:
• Quaternary of United States (2: Louisiana collections)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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