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English
name:
Fan mussel
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Description: Mollusc bivalve of whose triangular seashell reaches the 40 cm. The
valves are similar; they have form of fan, with the smooth edge although
at times this is broken; the external surface presents radial ribs that
can present some thorny projections. |
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Distribution: From the British Islands to the Mediterranean Sea.
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Habitat: It
lives erect buried in sandy or muddy funds set by means of the
filaments of the byssus rocks or sunken stones.
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Report about the
reasons of the risk:
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Category IUCN: LC
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Possible solutions:
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Culinary, medicinal and/or medicinal properties:
Edible or alimentary uses. Medicinal. Toxic.
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Appearance
in the Literature and Arts:
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