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Bivalve (Austromactra contraria)

06/04/1874; 12/06/1874; 6 April 1874 - 12 June 1874

NMS-Z.1927.120.117

Notes: From a collection of shells made by Dr. Crosbie, who was doctor to the "Challenger" Expedition. Two specimens. In the Challenger reports Trigonella is often a synonym for Mactra. Mactra contraria is a synonym of Austromactra contratiria (Reeve, 1854). This identification does need checking.

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Notes: From a collection of shells made by Dr. Crosbie, who was doctor to the "Challenger" Expedition. Two specimens. In the Challenger reports Trigonella is often a synonym for Mactra. Mactra contraria is a synonym of Austromactra contratiria (Reeve, 1854). This identification does need checking.