Mimachlamys varia (Linnaeus, 1758)
Pectinoidea : Pectinidae |
| Tebble name: | Chlamys (Chlamys) varia (Linnaeus) |
| Smith & Heppell name: | Chlamys varia (L., 1758) |
Notes on Nomenclature
To size: To 65mm. Shell Structure: Solid. Equivalve: Valves equally convex. Equilateral: Inequilateral. Outline: Oval, anterior ears two to three times longer than posterior ears. Contour: Ear in RV with a deep byssal notch. Ctenolium well developed.
Sculpture: Of 25-35 narrow, radial ribs all with prominent flattened spines. Co-marginal sculpture of lines and growth stops. Ears with prominent radial, scaly riblets, RV ear with strong co-marginal folds at junction with disc. Ligament: Crenulate. Colour: Highly variable, from white, shades of red, red-brown, yellow, orange, purple and often overall irregularly patterned.
Distribution & Ecology
Depth Range
Intertidal
Continental Shelf (to 200m)
Additional Information & Related Species
Related Species
Pectinoidea : Pectinidae
References
Listed are literature citing Mimachlamys varia (Linnaeus, 1758). Reference containing the species Type Description is highlighted.
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Linnaeus C 1758. Systema Naturae. Editio decima. 1. Regnum Animale Holmiae, Laurentii Salvii. 824pp. |
Resources
- Conchological Society
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