Siliqua patula Dixon 1789 (clam)
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Bivalvia - Solenida - Pharidae
Alternative combination: Solen patulus
Synonyms: Siliqua nuttallii Conrad 1837, Solecurtus nuttallii Conrad 1837
Belongs to Siliqua according to A. Hendy 2021
See also Arnold and Hannibal 1913, Coan et al. 2000 and Moore 2003
Sister taxa: Siliqua alta, Siliqua kingi, Siliqua lucida, Siliqua oregonia, Siliqua radiata, Siliqua simondsi
Ecology: facultatively mobile infaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Mexico (1 collection), United States (4: California, Oregon)
• Pliocene of United States (1: Oregon)
Total: 6 collections each including a single occurrence
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