GLOSSARY OF BIVALVE MORPHOLOGIC TERMS

Illustrations and objective data courtesy of AMOCO Production Co., Alan B. Shaw (Manager, South Florida Carbonate Project), and Brian F. Glenister (AMOCO Consultant)

A2. Shape of Posterior

General shape of the posterior of the shell
 
 
Character State Definition Illustration
rounded There is a gentle curve on the posterior of the shell
pointed There is not a gentle curve on the posterior of the shell
 

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