†Notocorbula texana Gabb 1860 (clam)
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Bivalvia - Pholadida - Corbulidae
Alternative combination: Corbula texana
Belongs to Notocorbula according to K. V. Palmer and D. C. Brann 1965
See also Harris 1919
Sister taxa: Corbula (Notocorbula) fortisulcata, Notocorbula adelaidensis, Notocorbula coxi, Notocorbula ephamilla, Notocorbula humerosa, Notocorbula rugosa
Type specimen: Its type locality is Reklaw-locality 2, which is in a Ypresian shallow subtidal shale in the Reklaw Formation of Texas
Ecology: stationary infaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Eocene of Mexico (2 collections), United States (20: Texas, Virginia)
• Cretaceous of United States (1: Texas)
Total: 23 collections each including a single occurrence
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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