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worn shells from SC I can't identify
08-16-2015, 01:25 PM, (This post was last modified: 08-16-2015, 01:30 PM by paul monfils.)
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RE: worn shells from SC I can't identify
Hi Bob,

Yes, these are all Arcidae. I agree on the Noetia (Eonsia) ponderosa (1 and 4) - thick, solid shell and distinctive shape. Also agree on Anadara (Lunarca) ovalis (3 and 6). The almost round shape and rather thin shell are typical. I believe (2 and 5) are Anadara transversa, based on the elongate shape and high rib count (appears to be over 30). Both transversa and ovalis are common on my local beaches here in Rhode Island, but ponderosa doesn't range this far north.

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RE: worn shells from SC I can't identify - by paul monfils - 08-16-2015, 01:25 PM

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