Glycymeris bimaculata is a marine bivalve mollusc in the family Glycymerididae.
Description
Shells of Glycymeris bimaculata reach a size of about . This species is one of the largest bivalves in the Mediterranean Sea. Shells have a round shape with quite variable markings.
Distribution
This species is widespread in the Mediterranean Sea.
References
- Gofas, S.; Le Renard, J.; Bouchet, P. (2001). Mollusca. in: Costello, M.J. et al. (Ed.) (2001). European register of marine species: a check-list of the marine species in Europe and a bibliography of guides to their identification. Collection Patrimoines Naturels. 50: pp. 180âÂÂ213.
- Ivana BuÃ
¡eliÃÂa, Melita Pehardaa Glycymeris bimaculata (Poli, 1795) â A new sclerochronological archive for the Mediterranean? Journal of Sea Research - Volume 95, January 2015, Pages 139âÂÂ148
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