Pododesmus patelliformis
Distribution and status
Widely distributedDistributed from Norway south to the Mediterranean
Ecology and behaviour
Lives on bottoms of coarse sand and gravel attached to rocks or other shells.
Key identification features
- There are two distinct muscle scars on the upper valve
- The muscle scars are furrowed
Taxon version key
[NBNSYS0000177312]
Sort order
9760
Taxonomic group
Marine bivalve
Fragile shell up to 4cm in length. It is white in colour sometimes with brown markings. The interior is glossy white. The surface is sculptured with 'fluted' ribs ? Wavey?