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Publication Phillips (1928): summary

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Phillips, R.A. 1928. On Margaritifera durrovensis, a new species of pearl mussel from Ireland. Proceedings of the Malacological Society of London 18: 69-74. Available electronically.

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Margaritana durrovensis Phillips, 1928 = Margaritifera margaritifera

Phillips, 1928. Proc. Malac. Soc. London 18: 71, pls. 3-5.
Bloomer, 1928. Proc. Malac. Soc. London 18: 74, text fig.
Type(s): SYNTYPES BMNH_1928-10-23-1-2, River Nore, Durrow, Queen’s Co., Ireland.

 
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