Solemya (Petrasma) velum Say 1822 (Atlantic Awning Clam)
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Bivalvia - Solemyida - Solemyidae
Alternative combination: Solemya velum
Belongs to Solemya (Petrasma) according to M. Huber 2010
See also Mikkelsen and Bieler 2008
Sister taxa: Solemya (Petrasma) africana, Solemya (Petrasma) borealis, Solemya (Petrasma) panamensis, Solemya (Petrasma) pervernicosa, Solemya (Petrasma) pusilla, Solemya (Petrasma) woodwardiana
Ecology: facultatively mobile deep infaunal deposit feeder-chemosymbiotic
Distribution: found only at Sample# 17c - Kempsville Mbr, Acredale Fm (Quaternary of Virginia)
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