| Family: |
Astartidae () |
| Max. size: |
5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 15 - 250 m |
| Distribution: |
Arctic, Northern Atlantic and Northeast Pacific: UK and Europe; Russia, Alaska and northwest USA. Temperate to polar. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
This bivalve is a suspension feeder (Ref. 3477). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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