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Lithophaga lithophaga |
Distribution |
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Date shell |
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Steindattel |
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Steenmossel |
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Date de mer |
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Dátil de mar |
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Dattolo di pietra |
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The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
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Substrate and environment |
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Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally attached to its substrate
The species is generally attached to a reef
The species can be found between 0 and 30 Meters
Uncommon Species
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally solitary
The animal retracts or flees if disturbed
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 10 cm
Maximum age known : 55 year(s)
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
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Relationship with humans |
The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food.
-Sport or local fishing.
The species is classified asVulnerable
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