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| Phylum Mollusca > Class Bivalvia |
| Tellin
clams Family Tellinidae updated Oct 10 Where seen? The clam or its empty shells are sometimes seen on some of our shores. Elsewhere, they are active burrowers in soft bottoms where they may be found in dense communities. What are tellin clams? Tellin clams belong to Family Tellinidae. Features: About 5cm. Tellin clams have a two-part shell. They are specialised for deep burrowing and generally have narrow thin shells, a wide blade-like foot and long siphons to reach the surface. Tellin clams also have the haemoglobin which give the animal a bright red color. The shells of some Tellin clam species can be quite colourful. What do they eat? Unlike other bivalves filter feed, Tellin clams use their long siphons like vacuum cleaners to suck up edible bits that settle on the bottom. They do this while their shells are safely tucked away deep in the ground, often in a horizontal position. |
 Pulau Semakau, Mar 05 |
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 Drilled by a snail? Seringat-Kias, Jun 09 |
 Pulau Sudong, Dec 09 |
 Pulau Semakau, Apr 11 |
 Pulau Semakau, Apr 11 |
 Tanah Merah, Dec 11 |
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Tellinidae recorded for Singapore from Tan Siong Kiat and Henrietta P. M. Woo, 2010 Preliminary Checklist of The Molluscs of Singapore.
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The Nature Society (Singapore), Singapore. 343 pp.|
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