Simomactra planulata Conrad 1837 (clam)

Bivalvia - Cardiida - Mactridae

Alternative combinations: Mactra planulata, Spisula (Hemimactra) planulata, Spisula planulata

Belongs to Simomactra according to A. Hendy 2021

See also Coan and Valentich-Scott 2012, Packard 1916 and Vedder and Norris 1963

Sister taxa: Simomactra dolabriformis, Simomactra falcata

Ecology: facultatively mobile infaunal suspension feeder

Distribution:

• Quaternary of United States (6: California collections)

Total: 6 collections each including a single occurrence

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