Dosinia lupinus explained

Dosinia lupinus is a species of bivalves belonging to the family Veneridae.[1]

The species is found in Europe, Western Asia and Africa.

Earlier, one subspecies (Dosinia lupinus orbignyi (Dunker, 1845) was recognized, but later it was raised to species level: Dosinia orbignyi (Dunker, 1845).[2]

Dosinia lupinus lincta
Right and left valve of the same specimen:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dosinia lupinus (Linnaeus, 1758) . www.gbif.org . 20 October 2021 . en.
  2. Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Dosinia lupinus (Linnaeus, 1758) . www.marinespecies.org . 20 October 2021.

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