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Panopea glycimeris

Panopea glycimeris is a species of large marine bivalve mollusc in the family Hiatellidae.

The fossil record of this species dates back to the Miocene of Italy (age range: 23.03 to 7.246 million years ago).

Description

Shells of Panopea glycimeris can reach a size of . The two valves are similars and have a rusty appearance. The diameter of the siphonal apertures ranges between .

Distribution

This species can be found in the Mediterranean Sea and in the Northwestern coast of Africa, on sand bottom at depths of . It is actually rare 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. 180–213.
  • Repetto G., Orlando F. & Arduino G. (2005): Conchiglie del Mediterraneo, Amici del Museo "Federico Eusebio", Alba, Italy