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strange bivalve from gulf of Thailand - mauro - 11-22-2008

This large bivalve is from Gulf of Thailand; size 73 mm.
Can you help me? thanks.
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strange bivalve from gulf of Thailand - dave r - 11-22-2008

Hi Mauro, it is Donax scortum.
Dave


strange bivalve from gulf of Thailand - mauro - 11-22-2008

Thank you Dave! <img src="images/smiley/clap.gif" alt="" border="0" />  <img src="images/smiley/clap.gif" alt="" border="0" />
Mauro


strange bivalve from gulf of Thailand - dave r - 11-22-2008

Actually Mauro I have just double-checked and the Genus has been changed, it is now Hecuba scortum.
Dave


strange bivalve from gulf of Thailand - mauro - 11-23-2008

You are right Dave, for this species the correct Genus is <i>Hecuba</i>, despite of someone use still <i>Donax</i>

Mauro