Thin Tellin [Arcopagia balaustina]
Description
This species is native to the Eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It prefers sandy substrates and is usually found at depths of 10 to 50 meters. The Thin Tellin is characterized by its thin and fragile shell, which ranges in size from 10 to 15 mm. Its color is usually white, often with orange or pink shades.
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 |
Arched Tellins
Arcopagia
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