†Tellina (Olcesia) piercei Arnold 1909 (tellin clam)
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Bivalvia - Cardiida - Tellinidae
Alternative combination: Macoma piercei
Synonym: Tellina nevadensis Anderson and Martin 1914
Full reference: R. Arnold. 1909. Paleontology of the Coalinga District, Fresno and Kings Counties, California. United States Geological Survey Bulletin 396:1-173
Belongs to Tellina (Olcesia) according to E. J. Moore 2003
See also Addicott 1973, Arnold 1909 and Grant, IV and Gale 1931
Sister taxon: Tellina (Olcesia) ocoyana
Ecology: facultatively mobile deep infaunal deposit feeder
Distribution:
• Miocene of United States (6: California collections)
• Oligocene of United States (3: California)
Total: 9 collections each including a single occurrence
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