Botula cinnamomeus Lamarck 1819 (mussel)
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Bivalvia - Mytilida - Mytilidae
Alternative combinations: Modiola cinnamomea, Modiolus (Botula) cinnamomeus
Belongs to Botula according to A. J. W. Hendy et al. 2008
See also Cooke 1919
Sister taxa: Botula cassiana, Botula fusca, Botula pirriei
Ecology: stationary boring suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Miocene of Cuba (2 collections), United States (1: Florida)
• Oligocene to Miocene of United States (8: Florida)
Total: 11 collections each including a single occurrence
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