Lyonsia norwegica (Gmelin, 1791)
Pandoroidea : Lyonsiidae |
| Tebble name: | Lyonsia norwegica (Gmelin) |
| Smith & Heppell name: | Lyonsia norwegica (Gmelin, 1791) |
To size: To 44mm. Shell Structure: Thin, fragile. Equivalve: Slightly inequivalve, LV encroaches on RV. Equilateral: Inequilateral, beaks to anterior. Outline: Ovate, truncated to posterior. Dorsal margin almost straight, to truncate posterior margin. Uneven, very broadly curved ventral margin to narrowly curved anterior margin. Anterior and posterior gape.
Sculpture: Concentric growth lines, radial lines. Margin: Smooth. Ligament: Internal, thin, pale brown, pointing at roughly 30° from dorsal margin to posterior. Hinge: Lithodesma in LV projecting posteriorly. No teeth. Pallial Musculature: Very shallow pallial sinus. Periostracum: Beige. Colour: White.
Distribution & Ecology
Depth Range
Continental Shelf (to 200m)
Additional Information & Related Species
Related Species
Pandoroidea : Lyonsiidae
References
Listed are literature citing Lyonsia norwegica (Gmelin, 1791). Reference containing the species Type Description is highlighted.
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Gmelin J F 1791. Carli Linnaei systema Naturae per regna tria naturae. Editio decimatertia, aucta, reformata, Vermes Testacea 1 (6). Lipsiae. 3021-3910. |
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