Varicorbula gibba
# Varicorbula gibba

Varicorbula gibba, the common basket-shell, is a species of bivalve in the family Corbulidae.

## Taxonomy

The species was originally described in 1792 by the Italian zoologist Giuseppe Olivi under the protonym of Tellina gibba. Some databases (e.g. SeaLifeBase) continue to classify it under the genus Corbula.

## Description

The shell of Varicorbula gibba can measure up to 11 mm (0.43 in).

## Distribution and habitat

Varicorbula gibba is a marine species which occurs in Europe in the north-eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. It has been introduced to Australia. The species occurs from sea level to a maximum depth of 25 m (82 ft) on sandbanks and areas rich with detritus.

