Angulate Tellin [Tellina angulata]
Description
The Angulate Tellin is a marine bivalve mollusk species. It is common in the tropical western Atlantic Ocean, typically found in shallow sandy environments. It has a distinctive angular shape and a smooth, shiny shell, usually white or light pink in color.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Clams
Veneroida
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| Family |
Tellins
Tellinidae
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| Genus |
Angulate Tellins
Angulus
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