Distinguishing Characteristics |
Bivalve (2 shells); shell oblong, oval, slightly inflated, left shell more inflated than right shell; color white to off-white; beak posterior from central; anterior end broadly rounded, posterior end rounded but slightly truncate, narrower than anterior end; fine concentric growth rings; beak points posteriorly; weak ridge from beak to posterior end; posterior end curves to the right; anterior muscle scar elongate; pallial sinus doubles back on pallial line before rising and turning toward anterior muscle scar. |
Similar Species |
The tagelus-like macoma is more oblong, and wider and more rounder on both ends (but especially the posterior end) than most tellins and macoma. |
Habitat |
Gulf, sand to silty clay bottoms |
Maximum Size |
6.4 cm (2 1/2 in) |
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