Leopecten diegensis Dall 1898 (San Diego scallop)
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Bivalvia - Pectinida - Pectinoidae
Alternative combinations: Euvola diegensis, Pecten diegensis, Pecten stearnsii diegensis
Invalid subtaxa: Pecten floridus Hinds 1845 [replaced name], Pecten laqueatus Sowerby II 1842
Belongs to Leopecten according to A. Hendy 2021
See also Coan et al. 2000, Grant, IV and Gale 1931 and Rodda 1957
Sister taxa: Leopecten bakeri, Leopecten gatunensis, Leopecten marquerensis, Leopecten stearnsii, Leopecten stillmani
Distribution:
• Quaternary of United States (11: California collections)
• Pliocene of United States (1: California)
Total: 12 collections each including a single occurrence
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