Solecurtus candidus (Brocchi, 1814)
Tellinoidea : Solecurtidae |
| Tebble name: | n/a |
| Smith & Heppell name: | n/a |
To size:
To 60mm.
Shell Structure:
Brittle.
Equivalve:
Equivalve.
Equilateral:
Inequilateral, beaks distinctly in front of midline.
Outline:
Oblong somewhat rectangular, dorsal and ventral margins parallel, anterior and posterior very broad, anterior almost truncate.
Contour:
Prominent anterior and posterior gapes.
Sculpture:
Of oblique ribs running diagonally across the middle part of the shell and then changing direction over the posterior angle and forming a wave like pattern over the posterior area; the angle is rather wide and the ribs clearly separable. Anterior area with concentric lines and growth stops only.
Margin:
Smooth.
Ligament:
External, a prominent dark brown arched band on a slim nymph.
Hinge:
Hinge weak, 2 cardinal teeth in each valve but posterior in RV usually lost.
Pallial Musculature:
Pallial sinus deep extending beyond the line of the beaks, wedge shaped, dorsal arm curved not angled; confluent with pallial line for most of its length.
Periostracum:
Persistent around margins, thin brown in colour.
Colour:
Shell dirty white.
Distribution & Ecology
Depth Range
Continental Shelf (to 200m)
Additional Information & Related Species
Key Features & Similar Species
Related Species
Tellinoidea : Solecurtidae
References
Listed are literature citing Solecurtus candidus (Brocchi, 1814). Reference containing the species Type Description is highlighted.
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Brocchi 1814. Conchiologia fossile subappenninica con osservazioni geologiche sugli Appennini e sul suolo adiacente I&II. Milano. 712pp, 16pls. |
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Deshayes G P 1839. Traité élém. Conch. I 122. |
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Oliver PG, Nolf F & Verstraeten J 2010. On the identity of Solecurtus scopula (Turton, 1822) and the establishment of S. candidus (Brocchi 1814). Journal of Conchology. 40 (2): 129-141. |
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