Striped Tellin [Tellina lineata]
Description
The Striped Tellin is a marine bivalve mollusk species distinguished by its smooth, elongated shell with clear, radial lines. The color varies from white to yellowish, often with pink or purple hues. It inhabits sandy or muddy bottoms of shallow coastal waters, where it burrows to filter-feed.
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 |
Indented Tellins
Tellimya
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