†Califadesma Saul 1989 (clam)
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Bivalvia - Cardiida - Mesodesmatidae
Alternative spelling: Califodesma
Full reference: L. R. Saul. 1989. California Late Cretaceous donaciform bivalves. The Veliger 32(2):188-208
Parent taxon: Mesodesmatidae according to L. R. Saul 1989
See also Sepkoski 2002
Sister taxa: Davilinae, Donacilla, Mesodesmatinae, Myadesma, Paphies
Subtaxa: Califadesma aspris Califadesma elafium Califadesma tuscanum
Type: Califadesma elafium
Ecology: facultatively mobile infaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Cretaceous of United States (13: California collections)
Total: 13 collections each including a single occurrence
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