Hairy Dwarf Mussel [Tellimya ferruginosa]
Description
The Hairy Dwarf Mussel is a small marine bivalve mollusk species. It resides in the Northeast Atlantic, specifically in British and Irish waters. This species typically lives subtidally and burrows into soft sediments. Its shell is oval, thin, and light brown, with a hairy periostracum.
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 |
Sun Clams
Amphidesmatidae
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| Genus |
Tellimya
Tellimya
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