Distinguishing Characteristics |
Bivalve (2 shells); shell oval, slightly inflated; color white to brown; anterior end broadly rounded, posterior end angulate, slightly truncate with weak notch on lower margin, slightly bent to the right; beak small, pointed, central; posterior end about the same length as anterior end; fine concentric growth rings; weak ridge from beak to posterior end; pallial sinus doubles back on pallial line and nearly touches anterior muscle scar before turning towards posterior scar. |
Similar Species |
The anterior end is shorter, wider and more rounded than most tellins or macomas. The posterior end curves to the right, most notable in the right valve. |
Habitat |
Bay, sand or muddy bottoms |
Maximum Size |
6.4 cm (2 1/2 in) |
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