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Loxoconcha elliptica Brady, 1868 |
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| 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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