Simomactra dolabriformis Conrad 1867 (clam)
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Bivalvia - Cardiida - Mactridae
Alternative combinations: Mactra (Mactrotoma) dolabriformis, Mactra dolabriformis, Spisula dolabriformis
Belongs to Simomactra according to E. V. Coan and P. Valentich-Scott 2012
See also Coan et al. 2000, Packard 1916 and Valentine 1957
Sister taxa: Simomactra falcata, Simomactra planulata
Ecology: facultatively mobile infaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Mexico (1 collection), United States (1: California)
• Pliocene of United States (3: California)
Total: 5 collections each including a single occurrence
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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