Scrobicularia

Scrobicularia is a genus of bivalve mollusc belonging to the family Semelidae. It is sometimes placed in its own family, Scrobicularidae.

Species

There are two recognised species:

• Scrobicularia cottardi <small>(Payraudeau, 1826)</small>
• Scrobicularia plana <small>(da Costa, 1778)</small>

However, ITIS only recognizes Scrobicularia caduca. There are also names with uncertain status:

• Scrobicularia ceylonica <small>E. A. Smith, 1896</small> – taxon inquirendum
• Scrobicularia caduca <small>Gould, 1861</small> – nomen dubium
• Scrobicularia rubiginosa <small>(Poli, 1795)</small> – nomen dubium

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