Taxon profile
species
Delectopecten alcocki (E. A. Smith, 1904)
kingdom Animalia - animals » phylum Mollusca - mollusks » class Bivalvia - bivalves » order Pectinida » family Pectinidae » genus Delectopecten
ID: 1241776
pID: 519994
Taxonomic rank: 150
Author of the record: Francesco Vitali
Created: 2018-01-07 18:49:24 - User Francesco Vitali
Data last updated: 2021-03-16 10:23:15
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[[t:1241776;<em>Delectopecten alcocki</em>]] (E. A. Smith, 1904)
Reference: <a href="https://www.biolib.cz/en/taxon/id1241776/"><em>Delectopecten alcocki</em></a>
pID: 519994
Taxonomic rank: 150
Author of the record: Francesco Vitali
Created: 2018-01-07 18:49:24 - User Francesco Vitali
Data last updated: 2021-03-16 10:23:15
URL: https://www.biolib.cz/en/taxon/id1241776/
Text function: [[t:1241776;<em>Delectopecten alcocki</em>]]
[[t:1241776;<em>Delectopecten alcocki</em>]] (E. A. Smith, 1904)
Reference: <a href="https://www.biolib.cz/en/taxon/id1241776/"><em>Delectopecten alcocki</em></a>
Images
Author: Raines, B.K. & Poppe, G.T.
Description
Author: Jan Delsing
Text ID: 88952
Text Type: 1
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Created: 2018-08-03 16:09:54 - User Delsing Jan
Language: EN
Text function: [[t:1241776,textblock=88952,elang=EN;Description]]
Text ID: 88952
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Created: 2018-08-03 16:09:54 - User Delsing Jan
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Original Description: "Testa aequivalvis, aequilateralis, tenuissima, subpellucida, rotundata, seriebus radiantibus et concentricis, numerosis squamarum minutarum ornata, mediocriter convexa, radiatim tenuiter striata; auriculae inaequales, antica valvae dextrae infra profunde sinuata, liris quaternis granosis radiata. Longit. 18 mm., alt. 19 mm, diam. 7 mm." (E. A. Smith, 1904)
Additional Description: Shell small, orbicular and semi- translucent. Both valves somewhat convex. Sculpture consisting of radial rows of minute scales and fine concentric lines. Byssal notch well developed. Auricles unequal anterior somewhat larger than posterior. Coloration semi-translucent white. Size: Normal adult size range is 10 to 20 mm.
Additional Description: Shell small, orbicular and semi- translucent. Both valves somewhat convex. Sculpture consisting of radial rows of minute scales and fine concentric lines. Byssal notch well developed. Auricles unequal anterior somewhat larger than posterior. Coloration semi-translucent white. Size: Normal adult size range is 10 to 20 mm.
Raines, B.K. & Poppe, G.T., 2006. The Family Pectinidae. A Conchological Iconography.
Distribution
Author: Jan Delsing
Text ID: 88953
Text Type: 3
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Created: 2018-08-03 16:11:28 - User Delsing Jan
Language: EN
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Text ID: 88953
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Created: 2018-08-03 16:11:28 - User Delsing Jan
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Found throughout the southwestern Pacific region, the Indian Ocean and the Coral Sea.
Habitat: Deep water, byssally attached to sponges, or on fine muddy and sandy bottoms.
Habitat: Deep water, byssally attached to sponges, or on fine muddy and sandy bottoms.
Raines, B.K. & Poppe, G.T., 2006. The Family Pectinidae. A Conchological Iconography.
Author: Jan Delsing
Links and literature
Galli C.: WMSDB - Wolrdwide Mollusc Species Data Base July 10, 2013 [http://www.bagniliggia.it/WMSD/WMSDhome....] [as Delectopecten alcocki Smith, 1904]Data retrieved on: 22 November 2013