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Southwest Florida Shells with Emphasis on Sanibel & Captiva
José H. Leal
Family Cardiidae
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Dallocardia muricata
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Yellow Prickly Cockle
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Shell size to 50 mm; similar to Trachycardium egmontianum but with more oval outline. Sculpture of 20-40 radial ribs bearing sharp scales. Scales less prominent on central ribs. Albino shells not uncommon.
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