Tellina radiataTellina radiata, common name sunrise tellin, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Tellinidae, the tellins.DescriptionShell of Tellina radiata can reach a length of. The shells of these bivalves are yellowish-white or pale pinkish, with a smooth and shiny surface. They show a quite variable pattern of pinkish-brown bands radiating from the top to the edges. These bivalves live buried in sand.Tellina radiata var. unimaculataRight and left valve of the same specimen:Distribution and habitatThe sunrise tellin can be found in the Eastern North America. These filter-feeding bivalves inhabit marine and estuarine settings.