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Help with this bivalve from indopacific - conchylinet - 06-08-2011

Hello,
Can somebody help with the id of this bivalve ? shell is thin, light and translucent.
It is from Mauritius (south-west indian ocean) and measures about 25mm.
Even its family would help.

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Thank you
Pierre


Re: Help with this bivalve from indopacific - conchylinet - 06-14-2011

After some extra research it seems to be a Semelidae, genus Leptomya.