Thecalia

Thecalia
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Carditida
Family: Carditidae
Genus:
H.Adams & A.Adams, 1857
Species:
T. concamerata
Binomial name
Thecalia concamerata
(Gmelin, 1791)

Thecalia is a monotypic genus of bivalves belonging to the family Carditidae. The only species is Thecalia concamerata.[1] T. concamerata is also known as "dead mans hands"[2]

The species is found in Southern Africa from Port Nolloth on the West Coast to Transkei.[1][2]

The shell is small, approximately rectangular, with rough ribs radiating from the hinge The ventral edge of the shell id folded inwards to form a brood chamber.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Thecalia H.Adams & A.Adams, 1857". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Branch, G.M., Branch, M.L, Griffiths, C.L. and Beckley, L.E. (2010). Two Oceans: a guide to the marine life of southern Africa Struik Nature, Cape Town. page 120 ISBN 978 1 77007 772 0
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