Diplodonta (Phlyctiderma) semiaspera Philippi 1836 (clam)
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Bivalvia - Cardiida - Ungulinidae
Alternative combinations: Diplodonta semiaspera, Phlyctiderma semiasperum
Belongs to Diplodonta (Phlyctiderma) according to E. V. Coan and P. Valentich-Scott 2012
See also Hendy et al. 2008
Sister taxa: Diplodonta (Phlyctiderma) caelata, Diplodonta (Phlyctiderma) semirugosa, Phlyctiderma heroni
Ecology: facultatively mobile infaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Cuba (1 collection), United States (5: Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina), Uruguay (2)
• Pliocene of Venezuela (2)
Total: 10 collections each including a single occurrence
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