Lithophaga (Diberus) plumula Hanley 1844 (mussel)
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Bivalvia - Mytilida - Mytilidae
Alternative combinations: Lithophaga plumula, Modiola plumula
Belongs to Lithophaga (Diberus) according to E. V. Coan et al. 2000
Sister taxa: none
Ecology: stationary boring suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Quaternary of United States (4: California collections)
• Pliocene of United States (2: California)
Total: 6 collections each including a single occurrence
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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