Indented Tellin [Tellina indentata]
Description
The Indented Tellin is a marine bivalve mollusk species. It is characterized by its thin, oval shell which is usually pale pink or white in color. The shell has a slightly indented hinge and fine, concentric growth lines. This species is commonly found in sandy or muddy bottoms of shallow seas.
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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