| Family: |
Glycymerididae (bittersweet clams) |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 60 - 200 m |
| Distribution: |
The Mediterranean and the Sea of Marmara: Throughout the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts of Morocco and Portugal. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Minimum depth from Ref. 104203. Littoral (Ref. 2754). Found on coralligenous habitats (Ref. 105982). In general, suspension feeding bivalves mainly depend on phytoplankton and detritus material for nutrition (Ref. 107088). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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