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Martesia striata (Linnaeus, 1758) Striate martesia |
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| Family: | Pholadidae (angel wings, piddocks) | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 21 m | |||
| Distribution: | Circumglobal distribution in temperate and tropical marine waters. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in intertidal areas and shallow water in timber (Ref. 75831). Wood borer (Ref. 104365). Also found boring in PVC plastic (Ref. 75840). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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