Spathochlamys benedicti Dall 1898 (scallop)
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Bivalvia - Pectinida - Pectinoidae
Alternative combinations: Chlamys (Chlamys) benedicti, Chlamys benedicti
Belongs to Spathochlamys according to E. V. Coan et al. 2000
See also Waller 1993
Sister taxa: Spathochlamys vaginula, Spathochlamys vestalis
Ecology: stationary epifaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Pliocene of Venezuela (2 collections)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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