Northern lucine

Distribution in scandinavian waters

Maximum diameter: 4,0 cm. Appearance: The thick round shell is white in those areas where the thin brown surface layer has been eroded. Compare with the Smooth and Rayed mussels. Depth: 5-100 m. Environment: Lives dug down in soft bottoms. Misc: Shells from the Northern lucine that are often found washed up onto Swedish beaches are often old. Classification: The Northern lucine is a member of the bivalve group under the molluscs.

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