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Object Name |
Carditidae (indeterminate) |
Object Description |
Large external cast of the clam preserved as a dark gray sandy mold of the outer shell ornamentation. Characterized by stout ribs that flare at the outer margin. Small ostreid casts are also present. |
Collector |
Tuomey, Michael, 1805-1857 |
Place of Origin |
South Carolina |
Classification |
Biology Paleontology |
People |
Tuomey, Michael, 1805-1857 |
Search Terms |
Fossil Clam Bivalve Mollusc Marine Saltwater |
Dimensions |
H-4.82 W-4.86 L-10.67 cm |
Catalog Number |
FIC1295 |