| Family: |
Loxoconchidae () |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Northeast Atlantic: North Sea. |
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| Biology: |
Mesohaline species. Dwells in brackish coastal waters at salinities of 18-30ppm. Thrives at depths of 20m or less in lagoons, gulfs, estuaries, river mouths, and tidal plains. Associated with algae and mud (Ref. 128821). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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