Dosinia erythraea
NameDosinia erythraea
Scientific NameDosinia erythraea
FamilyVeneridae
GenusDosinia
Specieserythraea
Geographic DistributionRed Sea, Western Indian Ocean (including Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Persian Gulf).
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)30
Identifying FeaturesOrbicular to subcircular shape; prominent, regular concentric growth lines on the exterior; a deep, U-shaped pallial sinus on the interior; and distinct adductor muscle scars. The umbones are prosogyrate (turned forward).
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Römer, 1860)
Description
A bivalve seashell, presented with both exterior and interior views. The shell is orbicular to subcircular in shape, compressed, and equivalve. The exterior is marked by prominent, regular concentric growth lines. The interior shows clear adductor muscle scars and a deep, U-shaped pallial sinus, characteristic of the genus Dosinia.
