Lajonkairia substriata
NameLajonkairia substriata
Scientific NameLajonkairia substriata
FamilyVeneridae
GenusLajonkairia
Speciessubstriata
Geographic DistributionNortheast Atlantic Ocean, including the British Isles, from Norway south to the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa.
Average Size (mm)10
Identifying FeaturesProminent and regular concentric growth lines, giving a finely ribbed appearance. Smooth surface between growth lines (lacking radial sculpture). Small, anterior umbones. Overall ovate to subtrigonal shape. Bivalve structure.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Jeffreys, 1864)
Description
A small, bivalve shell, approximately 10-11mm in length, with an ovate to subtrigonal shape. The shell is uniformly off-white to pale cream and features distinct, regular concentric growth lines across its surface. The umbones are small, slightly anterior, and prosogyrate. The image displays two separate valves of the species.
