Galeommatid bivalves from Phuket, Thailand

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Twenty-seven species of galeommatid bivalves from six genera have been collected at intertidal reef flats near Phuket Marine Biological Center, Thailand (Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean). Fourteen of the species are new to science and a new genus (Nudiscintilla gen. nov.) has been established. The species are defined by full morphological descriptions, drawings of shells and soft parts, and photographs of shells, and for some of them, the live animals. The known geographical distribution and habitat of each species is also given. While one species is probably commensal with a thallasinidean crustacean, the remainder hide under shale, rocks and coral blocks, often in small intra- or interspecific family flocks. The behaviour was also noted for some of the species. It is presumed that galeommatid species go through a lengthy planktonic phase.
Original languageEnglish
JournalZoological Journal of the Linnean Society
Volume144
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)261-308
ISSN0024-4082
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005

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