Arched Tellins [Arcopagia]

Arched Tellins
Description

Arcopagia includes species known for their arched, elongated shells with smooth to finely sculptured surfaces. Inhabitants of this genus are found in sandy to silty marine environments. They are adept at burrowing and are filter feeders, contributing to the ecosystem by cleansing the water.

Species
Arched Tellin
Arched Tellin [Arcopagia fausta]
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Rounded Tellin
Rounded Tellin [Arcopagia crassa]
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Thin Tellin
Thin Tellin [Arcopagia balaustina]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
Order Clams
Veneroida
Family Tellins
Tellinidae
Statistics
  • Species 3