Saxidomus giganteus Deshayes 1839 (venus clam)
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Bivalvia - Cardiida - Veneridae
Alternative combination: Venerupis gigantea
Belongs to Saxidomus according to E. V. Coan et al. 2000
See also Addicott 1966
Sister taxa: Saxidomus barlowi, Saxidomus newcombei, Saxidomus noblei, Saxidomus nuttalli, Saxidomus vaquerosensis
Ecology: facultatively mobile infaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Canada (1: British Columbia collection), United States (8: California, Oregon, Washington)
Total: 9 collections each including a single occurrence
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