Panopea glycimeris

Panopea glycimeris is a species of large marine bivalve mollusc in the family Hiatellidae.

The fossil record of this species dates back to the Miocene of Italy (age range: 23.03 to 7.246 million years ago).

Description
Shells of Panopea glycimeris can reach a size of 250 - 295 mm. The two valves are similars and have a rusty appearance. The diameter of the siphonal apertures ranges between 5 and 7 cm.

Distribution
This species can be found in the Mediterranean Sea and in the Northwestern coast of Africa, on sand bottom at depths of 10 to 100 m. It is actually rare in the Mediterranean Sea.