Rosy Tellin [Tellina fausta]
Description
Tellina fausta, or the rosy tellin, is a species of marine bivalves that belongs to the family Tellinidae. They inhabit sandy or muddy bottoms in shallow coastal waters. The shell of this species is thin and elongated, with a rosy pink to white color. They are filter feeders, extracting organic particles from the sediment.
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 |
Shining Tellins
Nitidella
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