Striatifera striata Fischer

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Discussion:

Nearly complete ventral valve.

Viewer Comments:

This specimen shows the narrow hingeline and falttened shell
condition typical of Striatifera.  Note how the ribs divide and
bifurcate, keeping about the same width throughout growth.

Tom Yancey

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