Tellinid
Tellinid is a common name for any bivalve mollusc belonging to the family Tellinidae. This large and diverse family is found in marine environments worldwide, inhabiting sandy and muddy substrates. Tellinids are characterized by their flattened, oval-shaped shells, which are often brightly colored and can be equivalve (both shells equal in size) or inequivalve.
The shells of tellinids typically gape slightly at one or both ends, allowing for the extension of
There are numerous genera and species within the Tellinidae family, with common examples including species of