Perumytilus purpuratus Lamarck 1819 (mussel)
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Bivalvia - Mytilida - Mytilidae
Alternative combination: Modiola purpurata
Belongs to Perumytilus according to E. V. Coan and P. Valentich-Scott 2012
Sister taxa: none
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Chile (1 collection), Peru (2)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
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