Nedigna Dosinia
NameNedigna Dosinia
Scientific NameDosinia sp.
Common NameNedigna Dosinia
FamilyVeneridae
GenusDosinia
Speciessp.
Geographic DistributionWidespread in tropical and temperate marine waters globally, typically found in Indo-Pacific and Atlantic regions.
Average Size (mm)Highly variable depending on the specific species, typically ranging from 20 mm to 100 mm in diameter for the genus Dosinia.
Identifying FeaturesCharacterized by its almost perfectly circular to sub-circular outline, strong and regular concentric growth lamellae, and small, prosogyrate umbones. The shell surface is generally smooth between the growth lines.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author CitationN/A (The specific epithet 'nedigna' is not a formally recognized scientific name, and the species is identified as Dosinia sp.)
Description
A single, white to off-white bivalve shell, orbicular to sub-orbicular in shape, with prominent and regular concentric growth lines across its surface. The shell appears somewhat compressed and is characteristic of the genus Dosinia.
