Paratapes textilis is a species of saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Veneridae, the Venus clams.Biolib
Description
Shell of Paratapes textilis can reach a length of , with a maximum length of . These shells are elongate, elliptical-ovate and moderately inflated, with rounded margins. The outer shell surface is smooth, glossy, pale yellowish-white, with pale purplish grey inverted V-shaped markings. Hinge is narrow, with three radiating cardinal teeth.India Biodiversity.
<div align=center> Right and left valve of the same specimen:
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Distribution This species is present in Indian Ocean and in South Africa.Galli C.: WMSDB - Worldwide Mollusc Species Data BaseWoRMS
Habitat These bivalves live on sandy bottoms or attached to rocks, at depths of up to 4 metres.
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