Arcopella balaustina (Linnaeus, 1758)
Tellinoidea : Tellinidae |
| Tebble name: | Tellina (Arcopagia) balaustina (Linnaeus) |
| Smith & Heppell name: | Arcopella balaustina (L., 1758) |
Notes on Nomenclature
Tellina balaustina is the type species of Arcopella, the discrepant pallial sinus is sufficient to warrant separation from Arcopagia.
To size:
To 19mm.
Shell Structure:
Thin, brittle.
Equivalve:
Equivalve.
Equilateral:
Almost equilateral, beaks slightly to posterior.
Tumidity:
Not tumid.
Outline:
Almost subcircular, posterior dorsal margin slightly shorter than anterior sloping to a broadly rounded posterior margin, as does the anterior.
Sculpture:
Thin, evenly spaced concentric ridges.
Margin:
Smooth.
Ligament:
External sunken mid-brown band just less than a third of length of posterior margin.
Hinge:
Two cardinals in each valve, LV anterior bifid, RV posterior bifid. Single anterior and posterior laterals in both valves.
Pallial Musculature:
Deep, tongue-shaped pallial sinus, not confluent with pallial line.
Periostracum:
Thin, transparent, satin.
Colour:
White with orange tinges internally. External may have pink or red-brown rays.
Distribution & Ecology
Depth Range
Continental Shelf (to 200m)
Continental Margin Zone (200 - 500m)
Additional Information & Related Species
Juvenile Description
Key Features & Similar Species
Related Species
Tellinoidea : Tellinidae
References
Listed are literature citing Arcopella balaustina (Linnaeus, 1758). Reference containing the species Type Description is highlighted.
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Linnaeus C 1758. Systema Naturae. Editio decima. 1. Regnum Animale Holmiae, Laurentii Salvii. 824pp. |
Resources
- Conchological Society
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