BIOTIC Species Information for Spisula solida
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| Researched by | Lizzie Tyler | Data supplied by | University of Sheffield |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed. | ||
| Taxonomy | |||
| Scientific name | Spisula solida | Common name | Thick trough shell |
| MCS Code | W1977 | Recent Synonyms | None |
| Phylum | Mollusca | Subphylum | |
| Superclass | Class | Pelecypoda | |
| Subclass | Order | Veneroida | |
| Suborder | Family | Mactridae | |
| Genus | Spisula | Species | solida |
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| Additional Information | Spisula solida may be confused with Spisula elliptica, however the latter is smaller and more delicate. Spisula elliptica is also narrower relative to its length. Spisula solida may also be confused with Mactra stultorum but the cardinal teeth of the latter are smooth rather than ridged. Please note: the biology of Spisula solida is poorly known and information on closely related species has been used where appropriate. | ||
| Taxonomy References | Howson & Picton, 1997, Tebble, 1976, Gibson et al., 2001, Fish & Fish, 1996, | ||
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