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Page 115
The umbones are situated at some point lying between one - quarter and one -
third of the shell's total length from the anterior extremity ; they are well incurved
and slightly recurved . The umbonal region is fairly prominent and inflated .
The umbones are situated at some point lying between one - quarter and one -
third of the shell's total length from the anterior extremity ; they are well incurved
and slightly recurved . The umbonal region is fairly prominent and inflated .
Page 142
Tancredia schwarzi , from which it differs by its greater elongation and relatively
reduced height ; it has a more obtuse umbonal angle , and the umbonal region is
consequently considerably less prominent . Although there is also some ...
Tancredia schwarzi , from which it differs by its greater elongation and relatively
reduced height ; it has a more obtuse umbonal angle , and the umbonal region is
consequently considerably less prominent . Although there is also some ...
Page 147
The short frontal border has an evenly convex outline . The shell is greatly
inflated below the umbonal region , but the valves are compressed in the
neighbourhood of the posterior border . The outer surface of the very thin shell -
wall , so far as ...
The short frontal border has an evenly convex outline . The shell is greatly
inflated below the umbonal region , but the valves are compressed in the
neighbourhood of the posterior border . The outer surface of the very thin shell -
wall , so far as ...
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ExogyRA | 25 |
extoni Cleithrolepis S Woodward 264 | 31 |
baini Mytilus Sharpe | 33 |
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