Talochlamys zelandiae (Gray 1843)

Talochlamys zelandiae or T. gemmulata 23 x 26 x 5mm Not common here.

Bivalve Plate

Talochlamys zelandiae or T. gemmulata 23 x 26 x 5mm Not common here.

Who doesn't love these tiny little jewels? Washed up on the beach.

Such a range of colours! Some have small encrusting organisms that have left their marks on the shells (white, usually). All found washed up on the beach.

Found washed up on the beach.

Washed up on the beach.

Washed up on the beach.

Found in a newly forming shell bank.

Found in a newly forming shell bank.

Found in a newly forming shell bank.

Very fine specimen pair from which the sponge has been partially removed to show the delicate fluted frilling. Note also the assymetry of the hinge wings which leaves an opening. Rib patterning is also different on each valve.

Very fine specimen pair from which the sponge has been partially removed to show the delicate fluted frilling. Note also the assymetry of the hinge wings which leaves an opening. Rib patterning is also different on each valve.

Very fine specimen pair from which the sponge has been partially removed to show the delicate fluted frilling. Note also the assymetry of the hinge wings which leaves an opening. Rib patterning is also different on each valve.

Very fine specimen pair from which the sponge has been partially removed to show the delicate fluted frilling. Note also the assymetry of the hinge wings which leaves an opening. Rib patterning is also different on each valve.

I am guessing that this is what this one is as it is the narrowest that I could see out of all of the selections.

I am guessing that this is what this one is as it is the narrowest that I could see out of all of the selections.

The shape I am used to seeing for Talochlamys zelandiae which is wider than http://naturewatch.org.nz/observations/3287624

Washed up on the high tide line.