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Publication Whiteaves (1893): summary

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Full Citation

Whiteaves, J.F. 1893. Note on the recent discovery of large Unio-like shells in the Coal Measures at the South Joggins, N.S. Trans. Roy. Soc. Canada 11(4): 21-24.

Attributed Nominal Genera

Asthenodonta Whiteaves, 1893

Whiteaves, 1893. Trans. Roy. Soc. Canada 11(4): 23.
Type species: Asthenodonta westoni Whiteaves, 1893 (monotypy)

Attributed Nominal Species

Asthenodonta westoni Whiteaves, 1893 = unionoid fossil

Whiteaves, 1893. Trans. Roy. Soc. Canada 11(4): 24, pl. 1, figs. 1-2.

Taxonomic Opinions

Asthenodonta westoni (sp. nov.)

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