New Zealand Seashore
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DSC_1665 Scimitar mactra, or peraro (Zenatia acinaces) detail of siphon extended. Buried in clean sand off open semi-exposed, and exposed 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
DSC1665Scimitar mactraZenatiaacinacesperarolive animaldetailsiphonextendedCaroline BayTimaru