Venerupis corrugata (Gmelin, 1791), (pullet carpet-shell)


25 Apr 2008 at OSGR: SZ08 in Dorset, England

Record Summary11 small, dead or dying, paired shells, washed up on beach after storm
Found asDead shell
Date25 April 2008
OS grid refOSGR: SZ08
Lat/Lon50° 40’ N, 1° 60’ W
Vice CountyDorset, VC no: 9
CountryEngland
Voucher25 Apr 2008[WE]
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Notes: Length (anterior to posterior): 41.4mm (largest shell, used in the photos) Lunule and escutcheon both absent.

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