Ervilia castanea (Montagu, 1803)
Tellinoidea : Semelidae |
| Tebble name: | n/a |
| Smith & Heppell name: | Ervilia castanea (Montagu, 1803) |
To size:
To 13mm.
Shell Structure:
Thin, solid.
Equivalve:
Equivalve.
Equilateral:
Inequilateral, beaks to anterior.
Tumidity:
Not tumid.
Outline:
Ovate, posterior dorsal margin longer than anterior. Posterior margin narrowly curved, anterior margin broadly curved.
Sculpture:
Fine concentric lines and very fine radial lines giving cancellate appearance. Growth stages clear.
Margin:
Smooth.
Ligament:
External tiny brown band visible, internal part on a elongate triangular chondrophore.
Hinge:
In both valves two cardinals and singular laterals, LV laterals are very weak.
Pallial Musculature:
Moderately deep, almost to midline. Confluent with pallial line for most of length.
Periostracum:
Glossy, beige.
Colour:
Deep purple-brown sometimes with radial rays.
Distribution & Ecology
Depth Range
Intertidal
Continental Shelf (to 200m)
Additional Information & Related Species
Key Features & Similar Species
Related Species
Tellinoidea : Semelidae
References
Listed are literature citing Ervilia castanea (Montagu, 1803). Reference containing the species Type Description is highlighted.
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Montagu G 1803. Testacea Britannica, or natural history of British shells, marine, land and the fresh-water, including the most minute: systematically arranged and embellished with figures Romsey, London. 606pp, 16pls. |
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Morton, B 1990. The biology and functional morphology of Ervilia castanea (Bivalvia: Tellinacea) from the Azores. Acoreana; Supplement. 75-96. |
Resources
- Conchological Society
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- Census of Marine Life
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