Arcinella californica Dall 1903 (jewel box)

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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