Tellimya [Tellimya]

Description

Tellimya is a genus of small marine bivalves that are part of the Sun Clams family. These clams possess elongated, often smooth shells with a somewhat glossy appearance. Tellimya species are usually found in sandy or muddy substrates, where they lead a semi-infaunal lifestyle, partially buried with only their siphons extending into the water column for feeding and respiration. Their distribution includes a variety of temperate and tropical marine habitats, indicating a wide ecological tolerance among species within this genus.

Species

Hairy Dwarf Mussel [Tellimya ferruginosa]

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Bean's Mussel [Tellimya beaniana]

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Noah's Ark Shell [Tellimya noah]

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Taxonomy