>Hello,
>
>I got this small bivalve (5mm) from deep water off Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I
>have no idea even which family it belongs. Any suggestions?
>
>http://www.femorale.com.br/specials/whattheheck.jpg
>
>Marcus
>
>
>
>MARCUS COLTRO
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Yes, definitely a bivalved... crustacean (Ostracoda)... some of which
comfortably exceed 5mm.
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