Sinodia (Cordiopsis) suborbicularis Goldfuss 1841 (venus clam)

Bivalvia - Cardiida - Veneridae

Alternative combination: Venus suborbicularis

Belongs to Sinodia (Cordiopsis) according to Trenlett 1953

Sister taxa: Cordiopsis incrassata, Pelecyora (Cardiopsis) subathooensis

Ecology: facultatively mobile infaunal suspension feeder

Distribution: found only at Headon Hill, Upper Headon Beds (Microchoerus Bed), Isle of Wight (Eocene of the United Kingdom)

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