Anisodonta subovata Stilwell and Zinsmeister 1992 (clam)

Bivalvia - Cardiida - Sportellidae

Full reference: J. D. Stilwell and W. J. Zinsmeister. 1992. Molluscan Systematics and Biostratigraphy. Antarctic Research Series, AGU 55

Belongs to Anisodonta according to J. D. Stilwell and W. J. Zinsmeister 1992

Sister taxa: Anisodonta rugulosa, Anisodonta subalata

Type specimen: USNM 441623, a shell. Its type locality is La Meseta Fm Telm 7, which is in a Priabonian estuary/bay sandstone in the La Meseta Formation of Antarctica.

Ecology: facultatively mobile infaunal suspension feeder

Distribution: found only at La Meseta Fm Telm 7

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