Short Macoma
Psammotreta Brevifrons (Say 1834)
Family Tellinidae
The Short Macoma, Psammotreta brevifrons, is found on S. Hutchinson Island beaches. It's not as common as the Elongted Macoma but is found occasionally on shelling trips.
Short Macoma (S. Hutchinson Island- January 2021)
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Shell size to 20 mm; shell elongate oval, posterior end truncate (blunt). Sculpture of very fine growth lines, densely packed. Palial sinus deep and reaching close to anterior muscle scar. Color opaque white to slightly translucent, sometimes suffused with orangish-red centrally or near umbones.