Figured: S M Smith
Height: 45 mm |
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| Common, living inshore and offshore on mud and muddy gravel, occasional on sand to about 200m. One found living intertidally in Loch Carron in 1967 (A M Smith). Fretter & Graham (1988) indicated that it is a detritus feeder. Shells tend to have epifauna, chiefly barnacles. Dead shells widespread. Many old records. |
| Collections: NMH, NMI, NMSZ, NMW, UM |
Further information about this species |
Conchological Society of GB & Ireland |
National Museums & Galleries of Wales |
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