Distinguishing Characteristics |
Bivalve (2 shells); shell sturdy, almost triangular in shape, moderately inflated, anterior end longer, both anterior and posterior ends somewhat angular; color whitish with some light blue, pink or yellow; rarely rayed; fine concentric growth lines and fine radial ribs; ribs lightly beaded on posterior end; ventral posterior margin crenulate (scalloped), inside ventral margin crenulate. |
Similar Species |
Similar to the variable coquina, but the Texas coquina is smaller (<0.8 cm), more inflated, ventral margin is more rounded, left valve overlaps right valve on ventral margin, and its posterior ribs are lightly beaded.. |
Habitat |
Gulf, bury just beneath the surface of the sand in the surf and shallow subtidal zones |
Maximum Size |
0.8 cm (1/3 in) |
Other Common Names |
fat little donax |
Previous Scientific Names |
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