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northern bittersweet

Glycymeris septentrionalis

Classification

Order
Arcida

Glycymeris septentrionalis is a species of marine bivalve mollusk in the family Glycymerididae. Native to the northeastern Pacific Ocean, it occurs along the coasts of Alaska, British Columbia, and adjacent regions. The species possesses a thick, subcircular shell with numerous radial ribs and a characteristic taxodont hinge composed of many small teeth.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 82Canada · 38