| 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. |
| Diagnosis: |
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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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| Threat to humans: |
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