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Lithophaga antillarum (d'Orbigny, 1853) Giant datemussel |
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photo by
Coltro, Marcus |
| Family: | Mytilidae (sea mussels) | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm DL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 23 m | |||
| Distribution: | Atlantic Ocean. | |||
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| Biology: | Commensal with amphipods (Ref. 82302). Found boring in corals (Ref. 75840). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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