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2(1). Shell more than 10mm in length, thick with fibrous periostracum, usually with colour and nacre
Note: Immature specimens of Cardiida (was Corbiculiidae) may be confused with Pholadida (Sphaeriidae) due to their small size, however the growth lines are comparatively well-developed.
Distribution: N Aus, SA, Qld, NSW, Vic
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shell thick, with colour |
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nacre, inside view |
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development comparison |
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immature, well-developed growth lines |
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