Glycymeris nummaria (Linnaeus, 1758)
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Family:  Glycymerididae (bittersweet clams)
Max. size:  7 cm SHL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 20 years
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 2 - 40 m
Distribution:  Northeast Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
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Biology:  Found in infralittoral areas and muddy sand (Ref. 104489).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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