TELLINIDAE TELLININAE
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https://doi.org/ 10.1080/00222930410001695097 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03EC8797-6F6B-FFDD-FDAF-FB8FFCA94D67 |
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Felipe |
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TELLINIDAE TELLININAE |
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TELLINIDAE TELLININAE View in CoL Tellina (Quidnipagus) palatum (Iredale, 1929)
Habitat. Burrowing to depths of 30 cm in sands and muddy sands from the lowest littoral and sublittoral. Can also be found in pebble mixtures such as at Songe and also in holes in coral rubble which have become covered by sediment.
Distribution. Collected by us alive at Petite Butte but shells and valves are common at scattered localities throughout the lagoon.
Remarks. The shells from coarse substrates and holes are often distorted but the sculptural pattern remains distinctive. This species known locally as Tek-Tek is used as bait and may also be eaten.
Range. Indo-Pacific [R/M/S].
Figured specimen. 61.5 mm, NMW.Z.19999.073.00030.
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