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I believe the same is true for Solenomya.
> Pinnids, ostreids, and pteriods are others that have at least part of
> the shell flexible in life. Because the shell margins are somewhat
> flexible, the valves don't need to align precisely to ensure closure,
> and they have weak hinge teeth. In oysters, it's the thin edge that
> is flexible; it's often lost after death, making the valves look
> unequal in outline.
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> Dr. David Campbell
> 425 Scientific Collections
> University of Alabama
> "I think of my happy condition, surrounded by acres of clams"
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Charlie
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