Thyasira anassa
Thyasira anassa Oliver, 2015
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Family:  Thyasiridae ()
Max. size:  2.17 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 919 - 967 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Oman.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Collected from soft, greenish mud on the upper slope in the hypoxic zone. The bottom water temperature at the collection site was 9°C and an oxygen concentration of 0.27 ml l-1. Frequently assocaited with Lucinoma gagei along with Acila fultoni (Ref. 129163). .
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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