Dosinia tumida
NameDosinia tumida
Scientific NameDosinia tumida
Common NameTumid Dosinia
FamilyVeneridae
GenusDosinia
Speciestumida
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, and parts of the Indian Ocean.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)35
Identifying FeaturesDistinguished by its subcircular and moderately inflated (tumid) shape, and the presence of numerous, fine, regular, and closely spaced concentric growth ridges (lamellae) covering the entire shell surface. The lunule is well-defined, and the escutcheon is narrow.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Reeve, 1850)
Description
A medium-sized, subcircular bivalve shell, typically white to cream in color, characterized by numerous fine, regular, concentric growth ridges. The shell is moderately inflated (tumid) and equivalve, with a slightly anterior umbo. It is a common filter-feeding clam found in sandy or muddy substrates of the Indo-Pacific.
