BIOTIC Species Information for Thyasira gouldi
Researched byAngus Jackson Data supplied byMarLIN
Refereed byThis information is not refereed.
Taxonomy
Scientific nameThyasira gouldi Common nameNorthern hatchet shell
MCS CodeW1838 Recent SynonymsNone

PhylumMollusca Subphylum
Superclass ClassPelecypoda
Subclass OrderVeneroida
Suborder FamilyThyasiridae
GenusThyasira Speciesgouldi
Subspecies   

Additional InformationThe larger eggs and characteristic sperm are useful features for separating Thyasira gouldi from Thyasira flexuosa.
Taxonomy References Howson & Picton, 1997, Blacknell & Ansell, 1975, Tebble, 1966, Southward, 1986, Blacknell & Ansell, 1974,
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