Specimen, shell
Other name(s):
Crenella decussata
Crenella decussata
Decussate crenella
cross-sculpture crenella
Cross-cut crenella
Collection ID:
Z555.1.121
Collection:
Zoology
Class: Bivalvia. 3 specimens. All have both valves present, still connected by the hinge. Buff coloured and oval in shape. It has visible growth lines;banding which is slightly darker in colour and these specimens are also very small. They can be found offshore in sand and fine 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.171) |