Larkinia multicostata Sowerby 1833 (ark)

Bivalvia - Arcida - Arcidae

Alternative combinations: Anadara (Larkinia) multicostata, Anadara multicostata, Arca (Anadara) multicostata, Arca (Arca) multicostata, Arca (Scapharca) multicostata, Arca multicostata

Belongs to Larkinia according to A. J. W. Hendy 2020

See also Coan et al. 2000, Coan and Valentich-Scott 2012, Grant, IV and Gale 1931, Keen 1971, Moore 1983 and Reinhart 1943

Sister taxa: Anadara (Larkinia) notabilis, Anadara (Larkinia) sellardsi, Anadara (Larkinia) transversa, Larkinia camuloensis, Larkinia grandis, Larkinia larkinii, Larkinia santana

Ecology: facultatively mobile epifaunal suspension feeder

Distribution:

• Quaternary of Ecuador (1 collection), Mexico (3), Pakistan (1), United States (2: California)

• Pliocene of Mexico (3), United States (2: California)

Total: 12 collections each including a single occurrence

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