Modiolus adriaticus

photo by FAO

Family:	Mytilidae (sea mussels)
Max. size:	4.776 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	benthic; marine; depth range 25 - 200 m
Distribution:	Northeast Atlantic, Mediterranean and Black Sea.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Depth based on occurrence (Ref. 2758, p. 805); to be replaced with better reference. Minimun depth from Ref. 2758. Main food and feeding type based on another species of the same Genus; to be replaced with a better reference (Ref. 95810).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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