The shells of this species are quite solid, elongate, ovate, with a smooth shiny exterior. Valve rounded apex (umbo) in anterior quarter of shell. Exterior shell colour variable, cream to variously marked with zig-zag brown and/or lighter or darker radial rays, a fine external coating (periostracum) may be present. Interior of shell is usually white sometimes with splashes of yellow and/or pink
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What habitats does Eumarcia fumigata live in?
Sand to sandy mud from the low tide mark to a depth of around 5m
What is the distribution of Eumarcia fumigata?
South-eastern Australia
How big does Eumarcia fumigata grow?
Can grow to around 5cm
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