Geukensia demissa Dilwyn 1817 (ribbed horsemussel)
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Bivalvia - Mytilida - Mytilidae
Alternative combinations: Modiolus demissus, Mytilus demissus, Volsella demissa
Belongs to Geukensia according to A. J. W. Hendy et al. 2008
See also Matthews 1967 and Richards 1962
Sister taxa: none
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Canada (1: Nunavut collection), United States (13: Delaware, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia)
Total: 14 collections each including a single occurrence
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