Adula californiensis (Philippi, 1847)
California datemussel
California date mussel
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Family:  Mytilidae (sea mussels)
Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m
Distribution:  Northern and Central Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Boring in clay, shale, and generally in soft bottom substrates (Ref. 95344).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from western United States to Mexico (Ref. 1667). C: Ref. 1667; R: Ref. 95344.

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