Astarte elliptica (Brown, 1827) Elliptical Astarte |
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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. | |||
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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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Country info: | C: Ref. 95730. |