Axinactis inaequalis
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Axinactis inaequalis

Axinactis inaequalis is a species of bivalve class, and mollusc phylum in the family Glycymerididae.

Appearance

Shells of Axinactis inaequalis can reach a length of about 40 millimetres (1.6 in), a height of about 44 millimetres (1.7 in) and a diameter of about 30 millimetres (1.2 in). Color may be white or pale brown, usually with transverse zigzag brown bands. These shells are inequilateral, with large ribs.

Distribution

Geography

This species can be found from the Gulf of California to Northern Peru, Panama, and Ecuador.

References

1. Axinactis inaequalis Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axinactis_inaequalis

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