New Zealand Seashore

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

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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

DSC 1665 Scimitar mactra Zenatia acinaces peraro live animal detail siphon extended Caroline Bay Timaru