Tapes philippinarum
Similar species comparison
Tapes philippinarum
- Very coarse radial sculpture especially at posterior end
- Pallial sinus does not extend as far as the midline and is not confluent with pallial line
Tapes decussatus
- has a more angular shape and less radial sculpturing
- Pallial sinus and line are not confluent and sinus scar is wedge shaped
- Very pronounced radiating and concentric sculpture in the the anterior and posterior regions giving these areas a decussate appearance
Venerupis senegalensis
- lacks the prominent radial sculpturing
- Pallial sinus partially confluent with the pallial line
- Sculpture of concentric ridges crossed by delicate lines