GLOSSARY OF BIVALVE MORPHOLOGIC TERMS

Illustrations and objective data courtesy of AMOCO Production Co., Alan B. Shaw (Manager, South Florida Carbonate Project), and Brian F. Glenister (AMOCO Consultant)

B2. Muscle scars

Marks in a shell left by the adductor muscles that used to close the shell
 
 
Character State Definition Illustration
distinct Marks are clearly defined
light Marks are not clearly defined
 

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