†Chione (Chamelea) spada Dall 1903 (venus clam)
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Bivalvia - Cardiida - Veneridae
Alternative combination: Chione spada
Belongs to Chione (Chamelea) according to Dall 1903
Sister taxa: Chamelea gallina, Chione (Chamelea) catunna
Ecology: facultatively mobile infaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Oligocene to Miocene of United States (2: Florida collections)
• Oligocene of United States (2: North Carolina)
Total: 4 collections each including a single occurrence
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