Arca (Tetrarca) acuminata subsp. dayi Oliver & Chesney, 1994 | NMW.Z.1993.003.00003 | Mollusca Types in Great Britain
Type Specimen

Arca (Tetrarca) acuminata subsp. dayi Oliver & Chesney, 1994
Holotype

Oliver, P. G. & Chesney, H. C. G. 1994. Taxonomy of Arabian Bivalves. Part 1. Arcoidea. Journal of Conchology. 35(1). pp.17-31. pls 1-3; text figs 1-6 [21-23; pl. 1, figs 5-6] [Original Description] [Type Designation]
Current name: Arca ocellata Reeve, 1844
Classification: Bivalvia : Arcoida : Arcoidea : Arcidae
Type Status: Holotype [Verified - Harriet Wood ]
Collection: Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales, Cardiff (M. Day)
Catalogue No.: NMW.Z.1993.003.00003
No. specimens: 1 v (Dry shells)
Type Locality: Urf, Masirah. Oman. 20°12’N 58°42’E. Strandline [Oman]
Collecting details: M. Day; 14.v.1993
Notes
Paratypes:- NMW.Z.1993.003.00004: as Holotype OMNH: as Holotype ZMA: as Holotype
References

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Oliver, P. G. & Chesney, H. C. G. 1994. Taxonomy of Arabian Bivalves. Part 1. Arcoidea. Journal of Conchology. 35(1). pp.17-31. pls 1-3; text figs 1-6 [21-23; pl. 1, figs 5-6] [Cited] [Figured] [Original Description] [Type Designation]
Specimen Data
Point Locality: Strandline, Urf
Continent: -
Country: Oman
State/Prov.: Masirah, Gulf of Oman,
County: -
City/Town: -
Island Group: -
Island: -
Water Body: Arabian Sea.
Sea Area.: -
Collected by: M. Day
Collecting date: 14.v.1993
Ex. Collector: -
Expedition/Survey: -
Vessel: -
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Altitude: -
Depth: -
OS Grid Ref.: 20°12’N 58°42’E.
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Curatorial Contact

Harriet Wood
Collection Manager: Mollusca
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales, Cardiff
Cathays Park
Cardiff
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Email: Harriet Wood
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