Glycymeris bimaculata
| Glycymeris bimaculata | |
|---|---|
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| Fossil shells of Glycymeris bimaculata from Pliocene of Italy | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Bivalvia |
| Subclass: | Pteriomorpha |
| Order: | Arcoida |
| Family: | Glycymerididae |
| Genus: | Glycymeris |
| Species: | G. bimaculata |
| Binomial name | |
| Glycymeris bimaculata (Poli, 1795) | |
Glycymeris bimaculata is a marine bivalve mollusc in the family Glycymerididae.[1]
Description
Shells of Glycymeris bimaculata reach a size of about 80–115 millimetres (3.1–4.5 in).[2][3] This species is one of the largest bivalves in the Mediterranean Sea. Shells have a round shape with quite variables markings.
Distribution
This species is widespread in the Mediterranean Sea.[4]
References
- Gofas, S.; Le Renard, J.; Bouchet, P. (2001). Mollusca. in: Costello, M.J. et al. (Ed.) (2001). European register of marine species: a check-list of the marine species in Europe and a bibliography of guides to their identification. Collection Patrimoines Naturels. 50: pp. 180–213.
- Ivana Bušelića, Melita Pehardaa Glycymeris bimaculata (Poli, 1795) — A new sclerochronological archive for the Mediterranean? Journal of Sea Research - Volume 95, January 2015, Pages 139–148
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