<![CDATA[1A Collections]]> https://wserv3.esc.cam.ac.uk/p1acollections/items/browse?tags=suspension&output=rss2 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 21:16:29 +0100 p1acollections@esc.cam.ac.uk (1A Collections) Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[TF0109 Crassatella]]> https://wserv3.esc.cam.ac.uk/p1acollections/items/show/94

Title

TF0109

Crassatella

Description

Stratigraphic Range

Eocene

Taxonomy

Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Carditoida
Family: Crassatellidae
Genus: Crassatella

Distinctive Features

Ribs
Growth lines
Umbo
Dentition
Adductor muscle scars
Palial line

Preservation

Original shell material

Advanced notes

Crassatella lived as a mobile infaunal suspension feeder. It could change location as a response to predators, food supply or other factors.
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]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2019 11:39:29 +0100 <![CDATA[TF0106 Gervillella]]> https://wserv3.esc.cam.ac.uk/p1acollections/items/show/91

Title

TF0106

Gervillella

Subject

Age

Cretaceous

Description

Stratigraphic Range

Triassic to Cretaceous

Taxonomy

Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Ostreoida
Family: Bakevelliidae
Genus: Gervillella

Distinctive Features

Umbo
Growth lines
Two articulated valves

Preservation

Mineral replacement of shell

Advanced notes

Judging by the long elongate valves, this bivalve likely lived as a stationary semi-infaunal suspension feeder.
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