Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Arcinella arcinella |
Object Description |
Single isolated right valve of a jewelbox clam. The shell has at approximately five low radial ribs that are spinous (though many spines are broken off). Frilled growth layers are prominent and fine radial costae are present between the ribs. Matrix obscures the beak and teeth. |
Collector |
Tuomey, Michael, 1805-1857 |
Place of Origin |
South Carolina/Darlington District |
Classification |
Biology Paleontology |
People |
Tuomey, Michael, 1805-1857 |
Search Terms |
Saltwater Clam Bivalve Marine Mollusc Fossil |
Dimensions |
H-2.405 W-5.145 L-5.17 cm |
Catalog Number |
FIC1311 |