{"title":"TELLIN SHELLS","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tellin-shells-knowledge-base","title":"TELLIN SHELLS KNOWLEDGE BASE      61626","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eTellin Shells\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tellinidae, a family of marine bivalve mollusks belonging to the order Cardiida, are commonly referred to as tellins. They inhabit soft sediments in shallow seas, residing at considerable depths and respiring through extended siphons that extend to the sediment's surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTellinids possess rounded or oval, elongated shells that are significantly flattened. Their two valves are joined by a large external ligament. They feature two distinct siphons that are exceptionally lengthy, often extending several times beyond the length of the shell itself. At the base of these siphons is a characteristic cruciform muscle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eScientific classification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomain: Eukaryota\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKingdom: Animalia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhylum: Mollusca\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass: Bivalvia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder: Cardiida\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperfamily: Tellinoidea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily:Tellinidae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlainville, 1814\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(REF: Bouchet, P. (2012). Tellinidae. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species)(REF: Barrett, J. H. and C. M. Yonge, 1958. Collins Pocket Guide to the Sea Shore.)(REF: Glen Pownall, New Zealand Shells and Shellfish, Seven Seas Publishing Pty Ltd, Wellington, New Zealand 1979)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eSunsrise Tellin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTellina radiata, also known as the sunrise tellin, is a species of bivalve mollusk belonging to the family Tellinidae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell of Tellina radiata can grow up to 4 inches in length. These bivalves have shells that are yellowish-white or pale pink, featuring a smooth and glossy exterior. They display a diverse pattern of pinkish-brown bands that radiate from the hinge to the margin. These bivalves typically reside buried in sandy substrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sunrise tellin is present in Eastern North America, ranging from the Caribbean Sea, Colombia, and Cuba to the Gulf of Mexico, Jamaica, and as far southeast as Barbados. These filter-feeding bivalves are found in marine and estuarine environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eScientific classification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomain: Eukaryota\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKingdom: Animalia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhylum: Mollusca\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass: Bivalvia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder: Cardiida\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Tellinidae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenus: Tellina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecies: Tellina radiata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBinomial name: Tellina radiata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinnaeus, 1758\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pink Tellin, scientifically known as Tellina Lineata, is commonly referred to as the Rose Petal Tellin. It features a broadly ovate shape with a rounded front end and a narrowed back. The umbones are positioned behind the middle, with a low ridge extending from the umbones to the lower angle of the hind end. Notably, the ridge on the left valve is lower than that on the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior of the Pink Tellin is typically white, frequently marked with yellow or pink rays near the umbones, or it may be deeply suffused with pink. The shell's interior is usually pinkish white or white, and some specimens exhibit blotches of pink or yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most robust part of the shell is the lower front end. The right valve features two triangular central teeth and a strong lateral tooth on each side. Conversely, the left valve possesses a single central tooth and one feeble tooth on the posterior side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.Pink Tellins favor sandy regions close to the low-tide mark and are found at depths reaching 60 feet. 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Each pair showcases soft rose hues and smooth, symmetrical surfaces that whisper stories of tides and time. Perfect for collectors, crafters, and those drawn to the sea's gentle magic, these shells range from 1 1\/4 to 2 1\/2 inches—ideal for jewelry making, coastal décor, or meditative displays. 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These individual shell singles, ranging from 1 1\/4 to 2 1\/2 inches, offer the perfect foundation for jewelry making, decorative displays, or seaside-inspired art projects. Each piece tells its own story—no two are exactly alike. 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