Berry's Bassina
NameBerry's Bassina
Scientific NameBassina berryi
Common NameBerry's Bassina
FamilyVeneridae
GenusBassina
Speciesberryi
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific Ocean, primarily off the coast of California, USA, and Baja California, Mexico.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)30
Identifying FeaturesThe most distinctive feature is the series of prominent, blade-like, concentric lamellae that give the shell a frilly or ruffled appearance. The overall oval-subtrigonal shape and characteristic coloration also aid in identification.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Grant & Gale, 1931)
Description
A marine bivalve shell, likely a single valve, characterized by prominent, erect, and somewhat frilly concentric lamellae (growth ridges). The shell exhibits an oval to sub-trigonal shape with a moderately inflated profile. It is partially buried in sandy substrate, consistent with its natural habitat.
