†Ensis ensiformis Conrad 1843 (clam)
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Bivalvia - Solenida - Pharidae
Alternative combination: Solen ensiformis
Belongs to Ensis according to L. C. Glenn 1904
Sister taxa: Ensis directus, Ensis macha, Ensis minor, Ensis myrae, Ensis nitidus, Ensis schmidti, Ensis tropicalis
Ecology: facultatively mobile infaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Pliocene of United States (3: Virginia collections)
• Miocene of United States (3: Maryland)
Total: 6 collections each including a single occurrence
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