Mesodesma deauratum Turton 1822 (clam)
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Bivalvia - Cardiida - Mesodesmatidae
Alternative combinations: Mactra deaurata, Mesodesma deaurata
Belongs to Mesodesma according to A. J. W. Hendy et al. 2008
See also Richards 1962 and Wood 1850
Sister taxa: Mesodesma arctatum, Mesodesma costaricensis, Mesodesma donacilla, Mesodesma donacium, Mesodesma elongata, Mesodesma mariana
Ecology: facultatively mobile infaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Quaternary of United States (1: New Jersey collection)
• Pliocene of the United Kingdom (2)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
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