Dosinia semiobliterata
NameDosinia semiobliterata
Scientific NameDosinia semiobliterata
Common NameNone found (often referred to as a Dosinia clam)
FamilyVeneridae
GenusDosinia
Speciessemiobliterata
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Japan, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)30-60
Identifying FeaturesProminent, regular, and closely spaced concentric sculpture (lamellae) on the exterior; subcircular to ovate outline; deep, U-shaped pallial sinus on the interior; equivalve shell.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Deshayes, 1853)
Description
A bivalve seashell, shown with both its exterior and interior views. The exterior is off-white to light grey, characterized by distinct, regular concentric growth lines. The interior is smooth, porcelaneous white, revealing clear adductor muscle scars and a deep, U-shaped pallial sinus.
