| Lucinidae (lucinas) |
| 7.5 cm NG (male/unsexed) |
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benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 93 m |
| Western Atlantic. |
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Diagnostic features: Shell circular (but slightly longer than taller), compressed, thick. Sculpture of radial lines crossed by finer concentric threads, except for smooth surfaces of umbones and 5 mm of subsequent growth. Lunule deep, heart-shaped, larger on right valve. Periostracum thin. Colour: externally white, internally white to pale lemon yellow, with pink margins; periostracum brownish (Ref. 344). |
| It has a total length of 8.5 cm (Ref. 344). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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