Elegant Tellins [Eurytellina]

Description

Eurytellina includes species known for their elegant, elongate, and somewhat ovate shells, which often display beautiful and intricate color patterns. These bivalves inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms in shallow to moderately deep marine environments. They are an important food source for a variety of shorebirds and marine species.

Species

Sunrise Tellin [Tellina radiata]

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Baltic Tellin [Tellina baltica]

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Slender Tellin [Tellina tenuis]

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Donacina Tellin [Tellina donacina]

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Taxonomy