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Modiolus rectus (Conrad, 1837) Straight horsemussel |
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| Family: | Mytilidae (sea mussels) | |||
| Max. size: | 23 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | sessile; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northern and Central Pacific and Northeast Atlantic: UK. | |||
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| Biology: | Burrows in sand or mud; anchored by byssal threads with white siphons exposed at surface (Ref. 95344). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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