Disk Dosinia
NameDisk Dosinia
Scientific NameDosinia discus
Common NameDisk Dosinia
FamilyVeneridae
GenusDosinia
Speciesdiscus
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic, ranging from North Carolina south to Florida and throughout the Gulf of Mexico.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)50-80
Identifying FeaturesDistinguished by its almost perfectly circular outline, very flattened profile, and numerous, closely spaced, fine, and regular concentric ridges (lamellae) that cover the entire shell surface. The umbo is small and slightly anterior.
Raritycommon
Author CitationReeve, 1850
Description
A bivalve shell characterized by its nearly circular, flattened shape and numerous fine, regular concentric growth lines. The shell is typically off-white to cream in color, presenting a smooth and glossy appearance.
