New Zealand Seashore

DSC_1689 Lance mactra, or pipi rahi (Resania lanceolata) live animal, with siphon and foot extended. Deeply buried in clean sand off open beaches, from low tide to shallow subtidal. Not often seen alive, but valves are commonly seen washed up on the drift line. Caroline Bay, Timaru *

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DSC_1689 Lance mactra, or pipi rahi (Resania lanceolata) live animal, with siphon and foot extended. Deeply buried in clean sand off open beaches, from low tide to shallow subtidal. Not often seen alive, but valves are commonly seen washed up on the drift line. Caroline Bay, Timaru *

DSC 1689 Lance mactra Resania lanceolata pipi rahi shell clam live animal siphon foot extended Caroline Bay Timaru