Distinguishing Characteristics |
Bivalve (2 shells); shell oval, elongate, inflated, narrow, fragile; color white; beaks low, near the anterior end; radial ridges stronger on anterior end, become weaker on posterior end, anterior ridges scaled; fine concentric growth lines; no hard projection (apophysis) under beak (don't mistake the beak's teeth for the projection). |
Similar Species |
True angelwings have a hard, sometimes spoon-shaped projection underneath beak. The false angelwing doesn't. |
Habitat |
Bay, around the shoreline |
Maximum Size |
5 cm (2 in) |
Other Common Names |
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Previous Scientific Names |
Petrocola pholadiformis |
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