Botula pirriei Stilwell and Zinsmeister 1992 (mussel)

Bivalvia - Mytilida - Mytilidae

Full reference: J. D. Stilwell and W. J. Zinsmeister. 1992. Molluscan Systematics and Biostratigraphy. Antarctic Research Series, AGU 55

Belongs to Botula according to J. D. Stilwell and W. J. Zinsmeister 1992

Sister taxa: Botula cassiana, Botula cinnamomeus, Botula fusca

Type specimen: Its type locality is La Meseta Fm Telm 7, which is in a Priabonian estuary/bay sandstone in the La Meseta Formation of Antarctica

Ecology: stationary boring suspension feeder

Distribution: found only at La Meseta Fm Telm 7

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