General Description
The shells of this species are solid, somewhat inflated, exterior dirty white, interior white, internal ligament narrow, hinge teeth not grooved. Shell up to 3 cm across.
Biology
This species can occur in great numbers in suitable habitats, such as estuaries and mud flats. It is often found in areas with other bivalves. Some of its predators include snails living in the sand. Related species from New Zealand are larger and commercially harvested.
Distribution
Southern Australia.
Habitat
In sand and mud areas.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Brief Id
White, narrow internal ligament, hinge teeth not grooved.
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Maximum Size
3 cm
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Habitats
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Diet
Organic matter
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Endemicity
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Commercial
No
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Conservation Statuses
DSE Advisory List: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Depths
Shallow (1-30 m)
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Water Column Locations
On or near seafloor
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Taxon Name
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Scientific Author
(Lamarck, 1818)
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Common Name
Bivalve Mollusc
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Species Name
cycladea
