Rank Species Subclass Pteriomorphia | Genus Glycymeris | |
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Similar Glycymeris, Glycymeris nummaria, Glycymerididae, Glycymeris modesta, Glycymeris undata |
Glycymeris bimaculata is a marine bivalve mollusc in the family Glycymerididae.
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Description
Shells of Glycymeris bimaculata reach a size of about 80–115 millimetres (3.1–4.5 in). This species is one of the largest bivalves in the Mediterranean Sea. Shells have a round shape with quite variables markings.
Distribution
This species is widespread in the Mediterranean Sea.
References
Glycymeris bimaculata Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA