†Martesia ovalis Say 1820 (clam)
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Bivalvia - Pholadida - Pholadidae
Alternative combination: Pholas ovalis
Belongs to Martesia according to L. W. Ward 1998
See also Glenn 1904
Sister taxa: Martesia (Martesia), Martesia (Particoma), Martesia clausa, Martesia cuneiformis, Martesia cylindrica, Martesia fragilis, Martesia mcevoyi, Martesia meganosensis, Martesia oligocenica, Martesia sanctidominici, Martesia sanctipauli, Martesia striata
Ecology: stationary boring suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Miocene of United States (2: Delaware, Maryland collections)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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