Chama sp.
UNB-2018-0661Fossils » Eukaryote » Animalia » Mollusca » Bivalvia
Description
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Subclass: Autobranchia
Order: Cardiida
Family: Chamidae
Genus: Chama (Linnaeus, 1758)
Right valve specimen with prominent, rugae-like growth lines. Anterior and posterior ridge visible. Evidence of predation near the umbo. Ventral margin is circular and dorsal margin is rounded/triangular. Heterodont dentition.
Specifications
| Object name | Chama sp. |
|---|---|
| ID | UNB-2018-0661 |
| Legal status | Permanent collection |
| Category | Fossil |
| Classification | Domain: Eukaryote Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Mollusca Class: Bivalvia |
| Composition | Calcium carbonate |
| Origin | Unknown |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Partial | No |
| Measurements |
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Publications
- C. Linnaeus. 1758. Systema Naturae per Regna Tria Naturae, Secundum Classes, Ordines, Genera, Species, cum Characteribus, Differentiis, Synonymis, Locis. Editio Decima 1:1-824