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Siliqua
Classification
Phylum:
Mollusca
Class:
Bivalvia
Subclass:
Heterodonta
Order:
Veneroida
Superfamily:
Solenacea (razor shells)
Family:
Cultellidae
Formal Genus Name and Reference:
Siliqua Megerle von MÜHLFELD, 1811
Type Species:
Solen radiatus LINNÉ, 1758, M
Images
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Fig. E103,8. *S. (S.) radiata (LINNE), Rec., E.Indies; LV ext., X0.3 (124b).
Synonyms
Aulus, Leguminaria, Machaera
Geographic Distribution
N. Am.-Eu.-Pac.-Asia.
Age Range
Beginning Stage in Treatise Usage:
Eoc.
Beginning International Stage:
Ypresian
Fraction Up In Beginning Stage:
0
Beginning Date:
56
Ending Stage in Treatise Usage:
Rec.
Ending International Stage:
Meghalayan
Fraction Up In Ending Stage:
100
Ending Date:
0
Description
Thin-shelled, moderately large, with internal rib; pallial sinus widely rounded, fairly deep.
References
Museum or Author Information
Classification
Phylum:
Mollusca
Class:
Bivalvia
Subclass:
Heterodonta
Order:
Veneroida
Superfamily:
Solenacea (razor shells)
Family:
Cultellidae
Formal Genus Name and Reference:
Siliqua Megerle von MÜHLFELD, 1811
Type Species:
Solen radiatus LINNÉ, 1758, M
Images
(Click to enlarge in a new window)
Fig. E103,8. *S. (S.) radiata (LINNE), Rec., E.Indies; LV ext., X0.3 (124b).
Synonyms
Aulus, Leguminaria, Machaera
Geographic Distribution
N. Am.-Eu.-Pac.-Asia.
Age Range
Beginning Stage in Treatise Usage:
Eoc.
Beginning International Stage:
Ypresian
Fraction Up In Beginning Stage:
0
Beginning Date:
56
Ending Stage in Treatise Usage:
Rec.
Ending International Stage:
Meghalayan
Fraction Up In Ending Stage:
100
Ending Date:
0
Description
Thin-shelled, moderately large, with internal rib; pallial sinus widely rounded, fairly deep.