Specimen, shell
Other name(s):
Nucula nucleus
Nucela nucleus
Nuclear nut clam
common nut clam
Common nut shell
Collection ID:
Z555.1.118
Collection:
Zoology
Class: Bivalvia. 6 specimens. All are single valves, 1 left and 5 right. Rounded triangular shaped shells with visible visible teeth along the inside of the hinge. The outer surface is a buff sandy colour while the internal surface is a glossy white with a iridescent shine. Can be found on sand or course gravel.
Field collection
| Collector | Robert Rendall |
References
| Reference literature | Rendall, R. 'Mollusca Orcandensia' (1956) Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 66, pp.131-201 (p.172) |
