Family: |
Tellinidae (tellins) |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 823 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. |
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Biology: |
Inhabits coastal detritic areas (Ref. 2780) On coarse sand, shell gravel and mud (Ref. 105964). An interface feeder (Ref. 96376). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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