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Taxonomy
Myrtina was named by Glover and Taylor (2007). It is extant. Its type is Myrtina porcata.
It was assigned to Lucinidae by Glover and Taylor (2007).
It was assigned to Lucinidae by Glover and Taylor (2007).
Species
M. meneghinii, M. porcata (type species)
Synonymy list
| Year | Name and author |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Myrtina Glover and Taylor |
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G. Myrtina Glover and Taylor 2007
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†Myrtina meneghinii De Stefani and Pantanelli 1878
Myrtina porcata Glover and Taylor 2007
Diagnosis
| Reference | Diagnosis | |
|---|---|---|
| E. A. Glover and J. D. Taylor 2007 | Shells small to medium in size, relatively flat, sub-circular, dorsal anterior margin with more or less elevated commarginal lamellae. Sculpture of fine to prominent, closely spaced, commarginal lamellae. Radial ribs absent. Lunule lanceolate to heart-shaped,
asymmetric with larger part in right valve. Two cardinal teeth in left valve and single tooth in right valve; indistinct lateral teeth present in both valves. Anterior adductor scar short, detached for about 1/5 of length. Pallial line entire. Shell margin smooth. |