It is shown that Cardium leve Anton, 1838, should not be regarded as a junior homonym of Cardium laeve Gray, 1838. Following ICZN Art. 23.9.1, Cardium leve is herewith designated as a nomen oblitum, and Cardium multispinosum G.B. Sowerby II, 1839, as a nomen protectum.

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Jan Johan ter Poorten. (2011). Designation of Cardium multispinosum G.B. Sowerby II, 1839, as a nomen protectum and its senior synonym Cardium leve Anton, 1838, as a nomen oblitum (Bivalvia, Cardiidae). Basteria, 75(4/6), 104–106.