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Modiolus matris
Modiolus matris Pilsbry, 1921
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Family:  Mytilidae (sea mussels)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 141 m
Distribution:  Pacific: Hawaii, Marquesas, Austral, Pitcairn and Easter islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Common depth and minimum depth range based on occurrences in Hawaii; maximum depth range based on occurrence in Marquesas. Depth ranges to be replaced with a better reference. Occurs in tidal pools on soft sediments and shallow rubble and sand at intertidal waters (Ref. 87907).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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