Family: |
Veneridae () |
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Environment: |
benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 125 - 200 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Subtropical to Temperate. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits mainly muddy detritic areas (Refs. 2780, 96352). May also be found in sandbanks (Ref. 96352). A surface deposit-feeder (Ref. 96292). A microvore that feeds on organic detritus (Ref. 96352). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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