tellinid
/tɛˈlʌɪnɪd/Zoology & Palaeontology
noun
Any of numerous burrowing, marine bivalve molluscs constituting the family Tellinidae, having flattened shells and very long siphons.
adjective
Of or relating to the mollusc family Tellinidae; designating a mollusc of this family.
Origin
Late 19th century. From scientific Latin Tellina, genus name + -id, after scientific Latin Tellinidae, family name.