Glycymeris bimaculata (Poli 1795)

Glycymeris bimaculata is a marine bivalve mollusc in the family Glycymerididae.^[1]

Description

Shells of Glycymeris bimaculata reach a size of about 80–115 millimetres (3.1–4.5 in).^[2][3] This species is one of the largest bivalves in the Mediterranean Sea. Shells have a round shape with quite variable markings.

Distribution

This species is widespread in the Mediterranean Sea.^[4]

References

• Gofas, S.; Le Renard, J.; Bouchet, P. (2001). Mollusca. in: Costello, M.J. et al. (Ed.) (2001). European register of marine species: a check-list of the marine species in Europe and a bibliography of guides to their identification. Collection Patrimoines Naturels. 50: pp. 180–213.
• Ivana Bušelića, Melita Pehardaa Glycymeris bimaculata (Poli, 1795) — A new sclerochronological archive for the Mediterranean? Journal of Sea Research - Volume 95, January 2015, Pages 139–148