Sunrise Tellin [Tellina radiata]
Description
Tellina radiata, commonly known as the Sunrise Tellin, is a species of marine bivalve mollusk in the family Tellinidae. They are commonly found in the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts of western Europe. They live buried in sandy or muddy seabeds. The shell is usually pink, with concentric lines of growth. The interior of the shell is white, often with a pink or yellow tinge near the edges.
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 |
Elegant Tellins
Eurytellina
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