Isognomon maxillata

Clam shell
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Specimen #162
Taxon: Isognomon maxillata (Deshayes)
Locality: Calvert County, MD
Age: Miocene
Rock unit: Chesapeake Group
Collector: W. Itano

This is an incomplete clam shell. The species is easily recognized by the wide, grooved ligamental area. The length is 12.5 cm.


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