Venus verrucosa Linnaeus, 1758, (warty venus)


23 Apr 2008 at OSGR: SZ07 in Dorset, England

Record Summary95 old half-shells of varying antiquity washed up on the beach after storms
Found asDead shell
Date23 April 2008
OS grid refOSGR: SZ07
Lat/Lon50° 40’ N, 1° 60’ W
Vice CountyDorset, VC no: 9
CountryEngland
Voucher23 Apr 2008[P]
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Notes:

Largest shell: 50.6mm (anterior to posterior)

Mostly left valves. Right valves lacking escutcheon.

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