Mesodesma arctatum Conrad 1831 (clam)
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Bivalvia - Cardiida - Mesodesmatidae
Alternative combination: Mactra arctata
Belongs to Mesodesma according to A. J. W. Hendy et al. 2008
Sister taxa: Mesodesma costaricensis, Mesodesma deauratum, Mesodesma donacilla, Mesodesma donacium, Mesodesma elongata, Mesodesma mariana
Ecology: facultatively mobile infaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Quaternary of United States (6: Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York collections)
Total: 6 collections each including a single occurrence
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