Pseudamussium peslutrae (Linnaeus, 1771)
Pectinoidea : Pectinidae |
| Tebble name: | Chlamys (Pseudamussium) septemradiatum (Müller) |
| Smith & Heppell name: | Pseudamussium septemradiatum (Müller, 1776) |
To size: To 50mm. Shell Structure: Solid. Equivalve: Inequivalve, RV slightly more convex than LV. Equilateral: Inequilateral. Outline: Subcircular, (umbonal angle about 95°), ears almost equal in size. Contour: RV with a weak byssal notch, ctenolium weakly developed.
Sculpture: Typically with 5-7 broad radial undulations but may number up to 10, those on right lower valve more broad. Initially with weakly spined radial riblets, these fading in typical shells; some with persistent radial riblets giving a weakly crenulated margin. Colour: Upper (LV) reddish-brown often with paler blotches or zigzag markings. Lower (RV) paler, often dirty white.
Distribution & Ecology
Depth Range
Continental Shelf (to 200m)
Continental Margin Zone (200 - 500m)
Additional Information & Related Species
Related Species
Pectinoidea : Pectinidae
References
Listed are literature citing Pseudamussium peslutrae (Linnaeus, 1771). Reference containing the species Type Description is highlighted.
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Dijkstra H, Warén A & Gudmunsson G 2009. Pectinoidea (Mollusca: Bivalvia) from Iceland. Marine Biology Research. 5: 207-243. |
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Dijkstra H.H. 1999. Type specimens of the Pectinidae (Mollusca: Bivalvia) described by Linnaeus (1758-1771). Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. 125: 383-443. |
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Dijkstra HH & Goud J 2002. Pectinoidea (Bivalvia, Propeamussiidae & Pectinidae) collected during the Dutch CANCAP and MAURITANIA expeditions in the south-eastern region of the North Atlantic Ocean. Basteria. 66: 31-82. |
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Linnaeus C 1771. Mantissa plantarum Holmiae, Salvius. 588pp. |
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