Basterotia peninsularis Jordan 1936 (clam)
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Bivalvia - Cardiida - Sportellidae
Alternative combinations: Anisodonta peninsulare, Basterotia peninsulare
Synonyms: Basterotia (Basterotella) hertleini Durham 1950, Basterotia californica Durham 1950, Basterotia hertleini Durham 1950
Belongs to Basterotia according to E. V. Coan and P. Valentich-Scott 2012
See also Moore 1992 and Ragaini et al. 2002
Sister taxa: Basterotia (Basterotella), Basterotia (Basterotia), Basterotia carolina, Basterotia prima, Eucharis grandaeva
Ecology: facultatively mobile infaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Ecuador (1 collection)
• Pliocene of United States (1: California)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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