Dosinia orbignyi
NameDosinia orbignyi
Scientific NameDosinia orbignyi
Common NameOrbigny's Dosinia
FamilyVeneridae
GenusDosinia
Speciesorbignyi
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, ranging from Florida (USA) through the Caribbean Sea to Brazil.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)Up to 50-60 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive orbicular and compressed shape, fine and regular concentric sculpture, prominent umbones, and a generally smooth, polished surface. The presence of a predatory drill hole (as seen in the image) is a common occurrence on dead shells, indicating predation by naticid or muricid snails.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Dunker, 1845)
Description
A bivalve shell, orbicular (circular to subcircular) and compressed, with fine, regular concentric growth lines. The specimen shown is off-white to creamy in color and features a characteristic predatory drill hole, likely from a moon snail.
