Simomactra planulata Conrad 1837 (clam)
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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
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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