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Pinna nobilis |
Distribution |
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Fan mussel |
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Große Steckmuschel |
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Steekmossel |
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Grande nacre |
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Gran nacra |
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Pinna comune |
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The Mediterranean |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species lives on the mid-littoral coast
The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
The species is generally attached to its substrate
The species generally lies on a sandy seafloor or in seagrass
The species can be found between 3 and 50 Meters
Rare species.
Endemic 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 : 100 cm
Maximum age known : 20 year(s)
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
The shell is covered with algae The animal is a protandrous transsexual
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Relationship with humans |
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
-Sport or local fishing.
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
The species is classified asVulnerable
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