Lucinella divaricata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Lucinoidea : Lucinidae |
| Tebble name: | Divaricella divaricata (Linnaeus) |
| Smith & Heppell name: | Lucinella divaricata (L., 1758) |
To size: To 13mm. Shell Structure: Solid. Equivalve: Equivalve. Equilateral: Almost equilateral, beaks to anterior slightly. Tumidity: Fairly tumid. Outline: Almost circular, posterior dorsal margin broadly rounded, anterior dorsal margin concave. Contour: Short lunule deeply set.
Sculpture: Lines diverging from centre of shell. Growth stages clear. Margin: Finely crenulate. Ligament: Deeply inset between a quarter and a third the length of the posterior dorsal margin and about 30° angle to posterior margin. Hinge: RV one large protruding cardinal, two small laterals, LV two cardinals and double anterior and posterior laterals. Pallial Musculature: No pallial sinus, pallial line continuous. Adductors equal sized. Periostracum: Very thin, straw coloured. Colour: White.
Distribution & Ecology
Depth Range
Continental Shelf (to 200m)
Additional Information & Related Species
Related Species
Lucinoidea : Lucinidae
References
Listed are literature citing Lucinella divaricata (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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- MarBEF
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