Arcinella californica Dall 1903 (jewel box)
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Bivalvia - Cardiida - Chamidae
Alternative combination: Echinochama californica
Belongs to Arcinella according to C. L. Powell 2008
See also Hanna 1926 and Moore 1988
Sister taxa: Arcinella antiquata, Arcinella arcinella, Arcinella cornuta, Arcinella draconis, Arcinella trachyderma, Arcinella yaquensis, Echinochama praearcinella, Echinochama pristina
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Costa Rica (1 collection)
• Pliocene of Costa Rica (1), United States (6: California)
Total: 8 collections each including a single occurrence
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