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Astarte elliptica  (Elliptical Tridonta)

Photo of Astarte elliptica by Aaron Baldwin
© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2247)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location Sitka Sound, Alaska Photographer Aaron Baldwin
Habitat 20 meters in mud
Photo Date Upload Date October 26, 2007
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UTM Northing Photo ID # 2247
Notes This common species is subtidal and found in mixed mud-shell hash sediments. The very heavy concentric ribs are distinct.

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