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ABDUZ University of Aberdeen, Zoology Museum
Object Name
Donax trunculus Linnaeus, 1758
Truncated Wedge Clam
Donax
Donacidae
Cardiida
Bivalvia
Object Number
ABDUZ:7756
Other Number
RN:7756, MOL:04.03.183
Other Number Type
Biocode & Record Number
Creator
UOA\s04hc6
Brief Description
Dry, mollusc shell only (two complete valves and two single valves).
Dimensions
Largest shell L: 29 x W: 44mm
Materials
Organic, shell
Condition
Good
Colour
White/ cream, light purple.
Completeness
Complete
Place Key
Africa, West Africa & Italy, Northern Italy, Alassio
Field Collector
K. or D.?
Inscription Content
Old labels attached to top of specimens read 'Donax trunculus, W. Africa, (K) - D' & 'Donax trunculus, Alassio'.
Aquisition Source
Unknown
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