Euglesa henslowana


Euglesa henslowana is a species of very small freshwater clam or pea clam, an aquatic bivalve mollusc in the family Sphaeriidae. It is commonly referred to as the Henslow peaclam.

Etymology

The specific name honours John Stevens Henslow.

Description

The shell is obliquely oval. It has prominent, narrow umbos well behind the middle and the umbos have oblique raised crests. The surface is silky with fine, even concentric striae. The colour is greyish, especially at the umbos. Widespread but local and uncommon. The size is 3.5-5mm.

Distribution

Its native distribution is Holarctic.