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Meretrix meretrix (Linnaeus, 1758) Asiatic hard clam |
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| Family: | Veneridae (venus clams) | |||
| Max. size: | 10.25 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: from East Africa to the Philippines; north to Japan and south to Indonesia. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in intertidal areas in sand and mud (Ref. 75831). Feeds on plankton and detritus (Ref. 107085). Adapted to less saline environments (Ref. 127106). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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