Spisula solida — Overview

Thick Trough Shell learn more about names for this taxon

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As the name indicates, thick trough shells are robust medium-sized shells. Single or double valves wash ashore regularly. Living or recently dead specimen sometimes wash ashore after a storm or frost. When fresh, they are white to grayish white. Older specimen are usually discolored and often wash ashore during sand supplementation.

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