Nutricola tantilla (Gould, 1853)
Purple dwarf-venus
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Family:  Veneridae (venus clams)
Max. size:  0.6 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 120 m
Distribution:  Northeast Pacific.
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Biology:  Found along intertidal zone in sand and mud substrate, commonly among roots of eelgrass (Ref. 95344).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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