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Meretrix casta (Chemnitz, 1782) Backwater hard clam |
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| Family: | Veneridae (venus clams) | |||
| Max. size: | 5.21 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 6 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Depth range is based on occurrence records in India (Refs. 105071, 105420); to be replaced with a better reference. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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