These three specimens are Astarte castanea Say (28 mm & 33 mm) and Astarte subequilatera Sowerby (33 mm). There are some cracks in the periostracum on the specimens of Astarte castanea.

Data: Taken by commercial clam dredge at 43^o 38’ 17” N 71^o 05’ 22” W, off Maine, USA 23 June 1992

Quality: Any noticeable flaws are in the description.

The shell pictured is the shell you will receive. Please remember that color can vary a bit due to the camera used for photos and computer monitors.

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Astarte: castanea 28 mm & 33 mm and subequilatera 33 mm Maine, USA