Distinguishing Characteristics |
Bivalve (2 shells); shell oval, dorsal and ventral margins almost parallel, slightly inflated, color white to pale pink, sometimes with brown band on margins; posterior end short, truncated, anterior end longer, broadly rounded; rounded ridge from beak to ventral margin on posterior end; has commarginal growth lines and faint radial lines; beaks small, pointed; both shells with 2 teeth under beaks, the hind teeth bifid (split in two); the pallial sinus is long, reaching close to the anterior muscle scar. |
Similar Species |
The short macoma has a noticeably short posterior end. That and its pallial line will help distinguish it from other macomas |
Habitat |
Bay, sand and muddy bottoms |
Maximum Size |
2.5 cm (1 in) |
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