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Description: | The Thin Tellin is a small bivalve that is found in coastal areas throughout Europe. It is particularly common in estuaries. It prefers sandy areas with lots of wave action to stir up the sediment that it feeds on. It's thin and delicate shell is glossy and often colourful, ranging from pink to yellow and brown. This species is a popular shellfish for eating throughout the Mediterranean. | License: | http://www.imagine.org.uk/about/copyright/ | Rights holder: | Tyne & Wear Museums | Subjects: | animals North East natural world | Source: | Tyne and Wear Imagine | Identifier: | http://www.imagine.org.uk/details/index.... | Go to resource |
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