Verticordia triangularis (Locard, 1898)
Verticordioidea : Verticordiidae |
| Tebble name: | n/a |
| Smith & Heppell name: | Verticordia triangularis Locard, 1898 |
Notes on Nomenclature
To size: To 18mm. Shell Structure: Thin, opaque. Equivalve: Equivalve. Equilateral: Inequilateral, beaks close to the anterior margin. Tumidity: Compressed. Outline: Rounded trapezoidal; posterior dorsal margin straight; junction with posterior a broad curve; posterior margin long, straight; posterior ventral junction a broad curve merging into gently curved ventral; anterior very small.
Sculpture: Entire surface with dense radial rows of spinules, radial arrangement obscure towards margins. Margin: Inner margin smooth. Ligament: Internal, small with lithodesma. Hinge: RV with a prominent boss-like cardinal. Pallial Musculature: Obscure. Periostracum: Obscure. Colour: Dirty white.
Distribution & Ecology
Depth Range
Abyssal Rise (2000 - 4000m)
Abyssal Plain (4000m +)
Additional Information & Related Species
Related Species
Verticordioidea : Verticordiidae
References
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Locard A 1898. Expéditions scientifiques du Travailleur et du Talisman pendant les années 1880, 1881, 1882 et 1883. Mollusques testacés vol. 2. Paris, Masson. 517-1044, pls 23-40. |
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