Kingdom Animalia Class Bivalvia Family Glycymerididae Rank Species | Phylum Mollusca Order Arcoida Genus Axinactis | |
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Axinactis inaequalis is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Glycymerididae.
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Description
Shells of Axinactis inaequalis can reach a length of about 40 millimetres (1.6 in), an height of about 44 millimetres (1.7 in) and a diameter of about 30 millimetres (1.2 in). Color may be white or pale brown, usually with transverse zigzag brown bands. These shells are inequilateral, with large ribs.
Distribution
This species is present from Gulf of California to Northern Peru, Panama and Ecuador.
References
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