Thecalia
Genus of bivalves
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Thecalia is a monotypic genus of bivalves belonging to the family Carditidae. The only species is Thecalia concamerata.[1] T. concamerata is also known as "dead mans hands"[2]
| Thecalia | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Bivalvia |
| Order: | Carditida |
| Family: | Carditidae |
| Genus: | Thecalia H.Adams & A.Adams, 1857 |
| Species: | T. concamerata |
| Binomial name | |
| Thecalia concamerata (Gmelin, 1791) | |
The species is found in Southern Africa from Port Nolloth on the West Coast to Transkei.[1][2]
The shell is small, approximately rectangular, with rough ribs radiating from the hinge The ventral edge of the shell id folded inwards to form a brood chamber.[2]