Nucula nucleus Linnaeus, 1758 Common nut clam |
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Family: | Veneridae () | |||
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Environment: | benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 125 - 200 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Subtropical to Temperate. | |||
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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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