Martesia cuneiformis Say 1822 (clam)

Bivalvia - Pholadida - Pholadidae

Alternative combination: Pholas cuneiformis

Belongs to Martesia according to F. J. Holmes 1858

Sister taxa: Martesia (Martesia), Martesia (Particoma), Martesia clausa, Martesia cylindrica, Martesia fragilis, Martesia mcevoyi, Martesia meganosensis, Martesia oligocenica, Martesia ovalis, Martesia sanctidominici, Martesia sanctipauli, Martesia striata

Ecology: stationary boring suspension feeder

Distribution:

• Quaternary of United States (3: Maryland, South Carolina collections)

• Cretaceous of Canada (2: Alberta)

Total: 5 collections each including a single occurrence

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