Venerupsis aurea (Gmelin, 1791) Smooth butter clam |
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Family: | Veneridae (venus clams) | |||
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Environment: | benthic; marine | |||
Distribution: | Northeast Atlantic, Africa-Inland water and the Mediterranean. | |||
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Biology: | Species has a chromosome numbers of 19 (Ref. 2787). Found in lagoons but can also live in open marine conditions or strong marine affinities (Ref. 2821). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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