cf. Siliqua (Razor Clam; Bivalve)

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Razor Clam Fossil

Razor Clam Fossil

Name/Title

cf. Siliqua (Razor Clam; Bivalve)

Entry/Object ID

LN2009.3.23

Description

One specimen of unidentified razor clam in concretion. The specimen is an elongate oval, white, and in poor condition. Based on the age of the specimen, and the biogeography of bivalves, the most likely identity for the specimen is the genus Siliqua. Phylum: Mollusca Class: Bivalvia Subclass: Heterodonta Order: Adapedonta Family: Pharidae Genus: Siliqua Common Name: (Pacific?) Razor Clam

Collection

Dan & Carole Nielson Fossil Collection

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

From the private collection of Dan & Carole Nielson

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

6 x 5.5 x 4. Specific dimensions and units not given. Assumed length x width x depth, in inches, for the entire specimen including matrix.

Location

Location

Room

Delmar Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Permanent