| Genus | Saffordia |
|---|---|
| Parent authority | Ulrich, 1894 |
| Species | ventralis |
| Authority | Ulrich, 1894[1] |
Saffordia is an extinct genus of bivalve mollusc of the order Modiomorphida. It lived during the middle to late Ordovician. Based on other members of it family, this clam was a stationary epifaunal suspension feeder.[2] Its only species is Saffordia ventralis, which features a prominent escutcheon and is similar to – possibly synonymous with – Heikea.[1] The clam can be distinguished from others due to its parallel shell haves with noticeable notches at the end.[citation needed][3]
References
- ^ Pojeta, John Jr (1971). Review of Ordovician Pelecypods. Geological Society Professional Paper 695. Washington, D.C.: GPO. p. 24. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Saffordia ✝". mindat.org
- ^ "Bivalve mollusk gallery". Wgnhs.wisc.edu