Distinguishing Characteristics |
Bivalve (2 shells); shell round, slightly inflated; color white to light yellow, sometimes with darker speckles; has concentric growth lines that are strongest on the ventral surface; weak radial lines; beaks pointed, almost central, pointing forward; upper anterior and posterior margins almost straight, other margins rounded; pallial sinus round, large, oblique (angled); small groove internally posterior to beak (chondrophore) to hold ligament. |
Similar Species |
Similar to the common Atlantic abra in shape, but the abra's shell is more smooth. |
Habitat |
Gulf and bay, sandy areas |
Maximum Size |
4 cm (1 1/2 in) width |
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